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Florence Foster Jenkins

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6.7/10 • 1.4K

2016-05-061h 50m

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Every voice deserves to be heard.

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Directors
Stephen Frears
Writters
Stephen Frears
Editors
Stephen Frears, Valerio Bonelli

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  1. Meryl Streep

    Meryl Streep

    Florence Foster Jenkins

  2. Hugh Grant

    Hugh Grant

    St. Clair Bayfield

  3. Simon Helberg

    Simon Helberg

    Cosmé McMoon

  4. Rebecca Ferguson

    Rebecca Ferguson

    Kathleen Weatherley

  5. Nina Arianda

    Nina Arianda

    Agnes Stark

  6. Stanley Townsend

    Stanley Townsend

    Phineas Stark

  7. Allan Corduner

    Allan Corduner

    John Totten

  8. Christian McKay

    Christian McKay

    Earl Wilson

  9. David Haig

    David Haig

    Carlo Edwards

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Reno

Oct 24, 2016

8/10

Nothing is greater than to have a supportive life partner by side. I follow closely what films are announced and what are getting released. Sometimes its common that some films comes out without my knowledge, particularly non-Hollywood English language films. This British film was about a wealthy couple from the New York, especially the husband who tries his best to fulfill his seriously ill wife's dream to be an opera singer. The problem is she's not any good. Not just him, but everybody who is close to them and once laughed at her, try to understand them and give their support. But not all the occasion seems to remain the same. So on one such a big event, the disaster strikes and how it affects the couple is the rest of the tale to disclose. A very surprising film. I thought it was just a comedy like it brings small smiles on our face, but I laughed out loud on many occasions. This is definitely a right time, because I felt like it was a music and cinematic version of the American presidential candidate Don Trump. Yep, there not much difference, but still this film is some way inspiring, not Trump. It says you must never give up on your dream. As much as you laugh watching it, as much you realise how hard chasing a dream to be if one is very passionate about something, but does not have the talent to reach the height. The message is very similar to the film 'Eddie the Eagle'. Do you think everybody got talent in the world, so I believe you should watch this and you will know why I'm telling you to watch it. When I read about the film's storyline, I thought it was so silly. But when I learnt it is a biographical film, that interested me to have a look at it. It is truly an unbelievable film, in a sense of humour and overall a good way. The couple was rich, so they could do anything they want just like what Donald Trump believes. But both the things are not the same, especially this one is more about the real life struggle against the odds. In some parts, it gets more emotional and I loved that final line said by the wife. It's always, the participation that counts, not how you fared it. Oh my god, another Oscars nominee is almost certain for the record holder Meryl Streep. Hugh Grant was equally amazing and this is one of the best of him I have seen, particularly in the recent times. One of the best main roles for Simon Helberg, he was not next best after the Streep and Grant. I still feel this film is underrated. The director of 'Phenomena' was very good at handling the stuff for the film to get its best shape. I think this is one of this year's must see film and surely recommend it to all. 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$29,000,000.00
Revenue
$48,902,953.00
Keywords
new york citybiographysingingcampysocialiteopera singermusic recitalsociety matroncarnegie hall1940sself delusiondelusionalsinging falsesociety partyperiod filmsinging lessonschronic diseasebad singergenerous woman