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May Contain Nuts is a 2009 British comedy film directed by John Henderson and starring Shirley Henderson, Darren Boyd, and Elizabeth Berrington. This movie is based on a novel of the same name by John O'Farrell. The film revolves around Alice Chaplin (Shirley Henderson), a devoted mother of two daughters, who tries to shield them from the dangers of the world. Her husband Andrew (Darren Boyd) is a man with a plan: he wants to take the family on a skiing holiday to France. Alice, who suffers from anxiety and paranoia, is reluctant to go. She worries about everything, from the dangers of skiing to the possibility of a terrorist attack.

Alice turns to a support group called Parents for Purity, a group of parents who are determined to shield their children from the temptations and dangers of the outside world. However, Alice soon realizes that there might be more to the group than meets the eye. The group's leader, Clive (Adrian Scarborough), seems to have a hidden agenda, and Alice becomes increasingly suspicious of him.

To add to Alice's woes, her daughter Molly (Isabella Laughland) has a crush on one of her teachers, and her other daughter Felicity (Aisling Loftus) is dating a boy from a lower social class, which leads to Alice feeling as though her perfect family is falling apart. With the help of her best friend Maggie (Elizabeth Berrington), Alice tries to navigate the challenges of family life, while dealing with her own anxieties and fears.

As the ski trip approaches, Alice becomes increasingly anxious, and she tries to pull out of the holiday. However, her husband is determined to go skiing, and he leaves Alice behind, causing her to feel even more isolated and alone.

May Contain Nuts is a funny, witty and perceptive film that explores the challenges of modern family life, and the anxieties and fears that parents face when trying to protect their children. The film is full of sharp observations about parenthood, marriage and middle-class life, and it is brought to life by a talented and charismatic cast.

Shirley Henderson delivers a standout performance as Alice, a woman who is struggling with her own anxieties, while trying to be a good mother and wife. She captures Alice's vulnerability and insecurity, as well as her determination and resilience.

Darren Boyd is excellent as Alice's husband Andrew, a man with a blind faith in his own ideas and a determination to get his own way, no matter what. Elizabeth Berrington is also excellent as Maggie, Alice's best friend, who tries to be a voice of reason and a source of support, while dealing with her own challenges.

The supporting cast is equally impressive, and they all bring depth and complexity to their roles. Adrian Scarborough is particularly memorable as Clive, the charismatic leader of Parents for Purity, who seems to have a hidden agenda.

The film is cleverly written, with a sharp and witty script that is full of clever one-liners and wry observations. The humor is dark and ironic, but it never loses sight of the emotional truth at the heart of the story.

May Contain Nuts is a film that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pressure of modern parenting, and the anxiety of trying to protect your children from the dangers of the world. It is a film that is both funny and moving, and it reminds us that sometimes the best thing we can do for our children is to let them take risks, make mistakes and learn from their own experiences.