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Jan 19, 2015Sanrin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Moving story of love, grief, forgiveness, and singing in community. Terence Stamp is excellent as a curmudgeon who, from his love for his wife, learns to apologize and gradually acknowledge his care for others, particularly his son. Gemma Arterton is charming as a young music teacher who finds life richest working with seniors (although of the group, only Stamp's character has any problems). It felt a little forced to have the seniors focused on contemporary songs such as "Let's Talk about Sex," especially when they sang this song in a park with young children present. The ending (of course, a national song competition) was a little too Hollywood, but the treatment of the couple facing serious health issues and grief was real and moving. A very good film.