
Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a boychoir school back East after his single mom's death. Completely out of his element, he lands in a battle of wits with a demanding choirmaster who recognizes the young boy's unique talent as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.... (Full plot summary below)
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Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a boychoir school back East after his single mom's death. Completely out of his element, he lands in a battle of wits with a demanding choirmaster who recognizes the young boy's unique talent as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.
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| Montreal GazetteT'Cha DunlevyIn the era of American Idol, it's a revelation to see a film champion the understated appeal of choral music, and to make it seem exciting in the process. |
| New York PostLou LumenickCould easily have become a schmaltzy variation on “Whiplash.” But it’s not, thanks to astringent direction by François Girard (“The Red Violin’’), an excellent cast and heavenly young voices. |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeBoychoir may be soft, but it’s not run-of-the-mill TV-movie treacle, offering just enough edge to lend credibility. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldSandra HallBoychoir's formula is as old as The Ugly Duckling but Girard has revitalised it with a sublime score, a craftily mixed cast of new faces and big names, along with a setting that provides room for the occasional burst of originality. |
| Radio TimesStephen CartyIf you're looking for a harmless crowd-pleaser, this will fit the bill. |
| 3AWJim SchembriA hearty Dustin Hoffman plays the head of the American Boychoir School in a heart-felt, feel-good drama. |
| Flicks.co.nzAdam FrescoAmounts to a formulaic but oh-so-guilty pleasure. |
| Empire MagazineIan FreerIt's obvious and mechanical but nicely played by all. |
| NY1-TVNeil RosenDirector Francois Girard, who has made several other musically themed films, including "The Red Violin," has made a predictable movie here, with a by-the-numbers storyline. |
| Movie TalkJason BestThe script may be formulaic, but the ending hits some unexpectedly melancholy notes and the music - a mix of Handel, Britten, Tallis and Mendelssohn - always soars. |