Awaiting Atwood was a surprising delight, written and directed by Beth Mairs of BAM North productions. Those who know and love Atwood's work will appreciate the references to many of her novels interwoven throughout this adventure parody. The film features sidesplitting dialogue and breath taking scenery as we follow the hapless middle-aged adventuresses on their travels from Northern Ontario to Toronto. Actors Mairs and Betty Ann McPherson deliver solid performances as the two protagonists, and are supported by a cast of engaging, seemingly everyday folk encountered on their travels. A cameo appearance by Atwood herself near the end of the film adds a certain cache and brings us full circle in truly understanding what I take to be the film's main message, which is to appreciate the journey, to question the destination and to celebrate the people and places we love. Thank you for this refreshing and unique addition to the adventure 'genre' - I look forward to more from Mairs and BAM North!
Review of Awaiting Atwood
