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Ben W @Username618 Aug 1, 2026 OK, so, this July 2026 has seen me watch both The Choir and The Choral. Now, I sing in a choir, currently; so this is almost an effort at a morale boost. Pause. So How does that work? By saying choir is violent (The Choir) or sexy (The Choral). I'm unconvinced. Choral- well placed camera, clean-looking, clean costumes. Probs. I think the way it happens is: Alan Bennett thinks that to get a 3D character, they needs must go on about sex. What I actually receive then... A bit like giving blood or something, I just watched each character have to have a scene where they were almost ritually embarrassed by something sexual. Basically, don't make jokes about sex unless you're really sure. Also contained exposition. That is not a joke about sex nb. The Choir. Yeah, it was quite fun. See more Tony S @TOzzie Mar 22, 2026 I enjoyed this a lot. Yes, it’s a story with themes often seen – a young child (boy in this case) with some family issues, in a boarding school (this one with an outstanding choir program), who goes through trials and tribulations and triumphs. As well, his family issues (father and mother issues) are resolved for a positive ending. The choir singing and music are outstanding, including "greatest hits" excerpts from works like Handel Messiah,, and performances in locations like New York St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Very enjoyable classical choral performances And I always enjoy watching Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Eddie Izard, etc. A big plus - It’s a great movie to watch at a time of disturbing social and international events. See more Michael A @RT95249800 May 6, 2025 Gain and loss. Stet loses a father and a mother but gains an amazing opportunity, ironically through a father who doesn't want him. His choirmaster (Dustin Hoffman) goals him into fulfilling an amazing talent in the face of a cruel and jealous competitor. Stet does just that in a stunning solo performance, only to suffer the loss of the gift of a beautiful voice as he reaches puberty. His father, deeply moved by Stet's performance, decides to confess his secret son to his wife. Stet"s gain of a family is balanced by his choirmaster's loss as he faces a lonely retirement. Unforgettable choral music, enhanced by the beautiful voice of Benjamin Perry Wenzelberg. See more Colin M @RT35044827 Mar 23, 2023 Enjoyable sad realistic choirboys story. See more Mar 29, 2021 Heavenly music, Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Debra Winger - awesome movie! See more Nov 23, 2019 I have nothing against "formula" stories or "predictability." What ruined the film for me is that the film failed to engage because of major casting failures. Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates turn in performances that SEEM intense, but neither veteran actor is able to bring genuineness or honesty to their role. Director Girard is hailed for THE RED VIOLIN, but his co-writer of that intriguing script, Canadian Don McKellar, isn't involved with this project. Instead, Ben Ripley was tapped. Ripley has an IMDB list of credits that are reliably flat, formulaic and predictable. That's a shame, because this premise could have soared -- like LES CHORISTES or MR HOLLAND'S OPUS or SISTER STORY, which are generally formulaic and predicable, but transcend those issues with emotional appeal. See more Read all reviews

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