Falling For Figaro
It was great.
One of those little movie gems the Brits/Australians turn out so well. A simple linear story of a young woman choosing to follow her dream of opera stardom over a boring office job! Her journey involved a vicious dragon lady (Joanna Lumley) of a singing teacher in rural Scotland.
Millie, played by Danielle Macdonald, acted her heart of, it was a truly great performance full of emotion and confliction. Equally good was Hugh Skinner as Max Thistlewaite, her rude fellow singing pupil and around factotum.
Overall they looked mostly like they were singing, so it was convincing. Scotland was shown at its best even though it generally rains.
Yes the plot was obvious, as were the jokes but the universal story of underdog coming good was inspirationally told here. The music was a delight throughout even if you didn't have a clue about opera.
For me this is a strong 7 outta 10, meaning a great film not to be missed.
It was great.
One of those little movie gems the Brits/Australians turn out so well. A simple linear story of a young woman choosing to follow her dream of opera stardom over a boring office job! Her journey involved a vicious dragon lady (Joanna Lumley) of a singing teacher in rural Scotland.
Millie, played by Danielle Macdonald, acted her heart of, it was a truly great performance full of emotion and confliction. Equally good was Hugh Skinner as Max Thistlewaite, her rude fellow singing pupil and around factotum.
Overall they looked mostly like they were singing, so it was convincing. Scotland was shown at its best even though it generally rains.
Yes the plot was obvious, as were the jokes but the universal story of underdog coming good was inspirationally told here. The music was a delight throughout even if you didn't have a clue about opera.
For me this is a strong 7 outta 10, meaning a great film not to be missed.