Florence Foster Jenkins

"Every voice deserves to be heard."

2016 1h 50m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 1,557

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Synopsis

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The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

“Every voice deserves to be heard.”

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Cast

Meryl Streep
Florence Foster Jenkins
Hugh Grant
St. Clair Bayfield
Simon Helberg
Cosmé McMoon
Rebecca Ferguson
Kathleen Weatherley
Nina Arianda
Agnes Stark
Stanley Townsend
Phineas Stark
Allan Corduner
John Totten
Christian McKay
Earl Wilson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Frears
Writers: Stephen Frears, Nicholas Martin
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Frears, shot by Danny Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Valerio Bonelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Every voice deserves to be heard.".

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IMDB entry: tt4136084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Stephen Frears directs. Danny Cohen behind the camera. Alexandre Desplat scores. Valerio Bonelli cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Stephen Frears, shot by Danny Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Valerio Bonelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Every voice deserves to be heard.".
8IMDB entry: tt4136084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 18 themes, including "new york city", "biography", "singing", "campy".

The technical file

Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Original score: Alexandre Desplat
Editing: Valerio Bonelli
Production design: Alan MacDonald
Costume design: Consolata Boyle
Makeup / hair: Karen Cohen
VFX supervisor: Adam Gascoyne
Sound: Mike Dowson
Stunt coordinator: Eunice Huthart
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $29,000,000
Box office: $48,902,953
Return: 169% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

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Reno2016-10-24
★ 8/10
Nothing is greater than to have a supportive life partner by side. I follow closely what films are announced and what are getting released. Sometimes its common that some films comes out without my knowledge, particularly non-Hollywood English language films. This British film was about a wealthy couple from the New York, especially the husband who tries his best to fulfill his seriously ill wife's dream to be an opera singer. The problem is she's not any good. Not just him, but everybody who is close to them and once laughed at her, try to understand them and give their support. But not all the occasion seems to remain the same. So on one such a big event, the disaster strikes and how it affects the couple is the rest of the tale to disclose. A very surprising film. I thought it was just a comedy like it brings small smiles on our face, but I laughed out loud on many occasions. This is definitely a right time, because I felt like it was a music and cinematic version of the American presidential candidate Don Trump. Yep, there not much difference, but still this film is some way inspiring, not Trump. It says you must never give up on your dream. As much as you laugh watching it, as much you realise how hard chasing a dream to be if one is very passionate about something, but does not have the talent to reach the height. The message is very similar to the film 'Eddie the Eagle'. Do you think everybody got talent in the world, so I believe you should watch this and you will know why I'm telling you to watch it. When I read about the film's storyline, I thought it was so silly. But when I learnt it is a biographical film, that interested me to have a look at it. It is truly an unbelievable film, in a sense of humour and overall a good way. The couple was rich, so they could do anything they want just like what Donald Trump believes. But both the things are not the same, especially this one is more about the real life struggle against the odds. In some parts, it gets more emotional and I loved that final line said by the wife. It's always, the participation that counts, not how you fared it. Oh my god, another Oscars nominee is almost certain for the record holder Meryl Streep. Hugh Grant was equally amazing and this is one of the best of him I have seen, particularly in the recent times. One of the best main roles for Simon Helberg, he was not next best after the Streep and Grant. I still feel this film is underrated. The director of 'Phenomena' was very good at handling the stuff for the film to get its best shape. I think this is one of this year's must see film and surely recommend it to all. 8/10
Filipe Manuel Neto2022-10-25
★ 10/10
One of the best and most elegant comedies I've seen in recent times. Bravo! Bravíssimo! There aren't enough adjectives for someone like Florence Foster Jenkins. On the one hand, it's beautiful to see someone who doggedly pursues the dream of a lifetime. On the other hand, the technical incapacity of this well-meaning and friendly lady for the task to which she so wanted to dedicate herself is quite evident. She didn't know how to sing, she didn't really care about it, and she wouldn't allow anyone to try to advise her against. As she said before she died, no one can say she didn't sing. I don't know exactly if the film was faithful to the real Foster Jenkins… I don't know her life and her historical figure that well. However, I want to believe so. The movie is truly funny, and the script is delicious. This movie had everything to not be very interesting, but it turned out to be a little gem and one of the funniest family comedies I've seen in a long time. Interestingly, it never addresses an issue, which is Florence's poor health, greatly affected by the syphilis she contracted from her husband, from whom she soon separated, and which she never treated properly. The dialogues were very well written and deserve to be listened to carefully. But what makes this film truly precious is the extraordinary performance by Merryl Streep. I have no doubt that it must have been difficult for the actress, who has good vocal qualities, to sing so badly, but she is deeply committed and gives Florence Foster Jenkins an unusual and extremely pleasant sweetness. In fact, Streep even seems to have fun with this job and her character. Hugh Grant, back in the movies after a break in his career, is also in good shape and does a good job. A further note for the good support work by Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson and David Haig. Technically, the film relies heavily on the adequate and historically accurate recreation of the entire historical period in question. I really liked the cars, the sets and the costumes, particularly those designed for Streep. The cinematography is good but understated, and the effects do their job without distracting us from the humor, witty and elegant. Alexandre Desplat writes a very competent soundtrack, but the film would not work well without the priceless and hilarious performances of Streep and Helberg, in singing and piano, recreating as far as possible some of the still existing recordings of the true “diva of din”, the which can be heard over the end credits, where some authentic recordings were used.