
In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When World War Two breaks out, Gracie sings for the troops despite poor health, to the dismay of her fussy husband, film director Monty Banks, an Italian, born Mario Bianchi. With Italy's entry into the war Monty is in danger of being interned so Gracie consents to his moving to America whilst she ... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When World War Two breaks out, Gracie sings for the troops despite poor health, to the dismay of her fussy husband, film director Monty Banks, an Italian, born Mario Bianchi. With Italy's entry into the war Monty is in danger of being interned so Gracie consents to his moving to America whilst she tours Canada, fund-raising for the war effort. She is accused of deserting the country which made her famous and booed offstage, though she later tours battlefields as a singer. With the war over she regains popularity, performing 'Take Me To Your Heart Again' at the London Palladium. Banks dies in 1950 and, though still a successful singer, Gracie never regains her pre-war iconic status.
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| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris HewittGracie balances its sentiment with gritty scenes on the soccer field. |
| Movie MomNell MinowThe strong family ties on screen and behind the camera and some gritty authenticity of place and feeling remind us how what could have been cliche can have the power of archetype. |
| Christian Science MonitorM. K. TerrellThis labor of love from the Shue siblings is a better than average sports movie. More than that, it's about a family pulling together to help one member achieve her dream. |
| The OklahomanBrandy McDonnellThe reason these formulaic films work is they give sports fans what we want: a hard-working underdog we can root for and a sense that the sports we love have some deeper meaning. |
| Detroit NewsTom LongAll the film's good intentions are still somewhat undercut by its corn content. |
| Los Angeles Daily NewsGlenn WhippThere's a tough-minded authenticity at the center of the family movie Gracie that keeps it from being just another run-of-the-mill, inspirational sports flick. |
| Seattle TimesMoira MacDonaldThere are some powerful moments (such as Elisabeth Shue, as Gracie's mother, giving a touching, unexpected speech about how she doesn't share her family's competitive spirit), and by its end Gracie earns its cheers. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid NusairThough predictable at virtually every turn and almost relentlessly sentimental, Gracie ultimately establishes itself as a surprisingly moving and compelling story |
| NewsBlazeKam WilliamsA wholesome female empowerment adventure, and one very likely to resonate with youngsters of both sexes in the pre-teen crowd. |
| East Bay ExpressKelly VanceWhen you wake up after napping through this earnest timewaster, you'll feel relieved, but you won't know why. Here's a clue: Gracie can't bend it. |