
A divorced woman moves to a new city, trying to build her life again. She joins the choir of a local church and is inspired by the choirmaster, a curmudgeonly old gentleman who will accept nothing but perfection from his group. As Christmas approaches and the choir practices for a performance of Handel's Messiah, issues of racism, ageism, accusations against a young choir member as well as a health issue with the director himself, threaten to undermine the performance.... (Full plot summary below)
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A divorced woman moves to a new city, trying to build her life again. She joins the choir of a local church and is inspired by the choirmaster, a curmudgeonly old gentleman who will accept nothing but perfection from his group. As Christmas approaches and the choir practices for a performance of Handel's Messiah, issues of racism, ageism, accusations against a young choir member as well as a health issue with the director himself, threaten to undermine the performance.
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| User ReviewSarah HA great holiday movie that I was introduced to for the first time a couple years back when I saw it on television. Now, on DVD, this movie looks better than ever! This is a great movie that the entire family is sure to love. This movie will become part of the Christmas movie group that your family watches together year after year. |
| User ReviewEdward WAfter 30 years I was surprised to find I enjoyed this film more than when I last saw it during its initial broadcast. In any case, whatever its strengths, weaknesses, and general datedness, I have always remembered the scene in which Houseman's character explains the true meaning of 'amateur' and have made the virtue a guiding priniciple in concerns close to my heart. |
| User ReviewRobert JSaw this back in the 80's and recently watched again. Obviously made on a very limited budget, with expectedly low production standards. Nevertheless, the film does have a certain charm and John Houseman is excellent as the demanding choirmaster. Fans of Handel's Messiah and those with a musical background might especially enjoy this one. Not a masterpiece but worth one viewing during the Christmas season. |
| User ReviewGlen WLoved the speech about what "amateur" means. |
| User ReviewNicola TA newly divorced and jobless mother seeks refuge in a Church choir run by a firm but fair music man with the goal to turn amateurs into a group of people capable of singing Handel. More than anything, this feels like a longer episode of 7th Heaven, unoriginal and forgettable. However, there is something cozy and heart warming about it that will please some people. |
| User Reviewbloodywhitetrap .I liked it but at times it didn't feel like a Christmas movie and other times it dragged on and on and this movie was all over the place just when I think its going go one direction it switches into random stuff a decent watch wish they would have done something different |
| User ReviewJeff MI found myself looking around the room hoping to watch inanimate objects mysteriously fall off shelves instead of watching this Glee for old people movie. So very boring. The only good parts were the definition of amateur scene and the guy wearing the "I CAN HANDEL THE MESSIAH" t-shirt. |
| User ReviewSarah PPersonally i found this drama about a church choir as boring as hell. |