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Summary: Perfect, just perfect!
Review: I sat through this movie feeling slightly ill at ease with the reality of these characters. The casting and the acting was spot on; it was great to see the incredibly talenetd Jane Horrocks reprise her stage role - I can't image any one else making her character work. What a stellar cast - Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent, Michael Cain and Brenda Blethyn were all so absolutely believable, reinforcing my belief that English actors are the most versatile in the world!
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Summary: (Mostly) Fun.
Review: Jane Horrocks very sensibly underplays the first half of the movie, setting us up to be rocked out of our world. She reacts and reacts; then explodes. Her "big number" scene makes an argument for the return of movie musicals. Brenda Blethyn plays LV's whory mother -- a pretty fearless performance that most actresses would be loath to emulate. Michael Caine, it turns out, is a brilliant actor, after all. That scene in which his "Ray Say" character seduces (the only word) LV to perform publicly is matchless in its utter falseness. I admit I didn't much understand why LV's love interest had to be a pigeon worshipper. I guess these "indie" films must have characters who are quirky for no apparent reason.The final act was too dark -- Caine spitting and screeching that Orbison tune, Blethyn and Horrocks flying at each other like rabid racoons -- for my taste. I think we needed more affirmation at the end. But, all in all, pretty enjoyable little import. I daresay the soundtrack is better than the film itself. . . .
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Summary: Brilliant! An uplifting celebration of the joy of life.
Review: Little Voice, a small person crushed by circumstance and those with whom she lives, discovers hidden talents. Skils that have lain dormant come to the fore bringing major changes to her lifestyle, her relationships and her perception of her self. The Little voice grows wings, learns how to fly, and soars over the adversities that she had suffered.
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Summary: Worth every bit of 5 Stars.
Review: A great movie. I really enjoyed this flick. A look at very realistic situations and life. Somebody deserved an Oscar for this. And it was all four of the lead characters! This one was somehow missed by the Academy.
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Summary: A rough gem
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this gem of a film. The story is simple and not a little metaphorical. The finding of one's own voice is something that many of us can relate to. Unfortunately though, I was left with the jarring, discordant memories of Michael Caine's character and LV's mother dominanting my impression, at the expense of some of the more exquisitly delicate aspects of the story. Ewan McGregor's Billy was brilliantly underplayed and the perfect foil for Jane Horrock's LV. I replayed all of their scenes to balance the lingering discord, and that worked relatively well. I think if the director and the editor had been more judicious in their decisions about the length of time that overwhelming characters were on screen the film would have been a masterpiece.
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Summary: A great, must-see movie
Review: This movie is not a classic and it certainly will not become a cinematic legend but it IS a great movie that will leave you feeling good. Jane Horrocks' performance impressed me and kind of took me by surprise. I had seen her before on several episodes on the British comedy show "Absolutely Fabulous" as the weird and often flighty assistant to Eddie (the brunette woman who co-stars). Even on that show, Horrocks intrigued me. Brenda Blethyn is excellent as the dysfunctional mother of Little Voice. Michael Caine, in my opinion, was sort of hedging; at times, he seemed sweet and kind, but at others, he was cunning and manipulative. I guess he did a good performance as a sleazy entertainment promoter because he sure fooled me. Ewan McGregor, by far my favorite actor, is so sweet in his role as the innocent, bird-loving telephone man. I just wish McGregor's and Horracks' characters became more romantically involved. A little kiss wouldn't have hurt. All in all, "Little Voice" is an excellent movie worth watching and buying.
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Summary: A starmaking role for Horrocks
Review: Jane Horrocks turns in one of the great performances in cinematic history. As stunning as her musical performances in this film are, the transformation from fragile and damaged young woman to a beautiful flower unfolding before your eyes is amazing! Let's hope we see a lot more of her.
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Summary: Little Voice--Big Movie
Review: I just saw this movie last night and I was completely captivated by Jane Harrock's vocal ability as well as her dramatic talents. I enjoyed the way in which music was woven throughout the movie (like Ariadne's thread leading you from one scene through another). The music would occassionally sound like a broken or skipping record, jarring a realistic parallel to the fractured space, time, and architecture of LV's life. Brilliant, brilliant use of metaphors. I can't believe the Academy overlooked this gem in so many categories last year.
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Summary: The Tremendous Cast And Great Music Makes This A Must-See
Review: This low-budget movie delivers! I rented this movie becuase I am a Michael Caine fan, and was surprised by this little film's big-time merits. The film is very, very British, and is filled with the bizarre high-low humor that is the British tradition. As far as I am concerned, this is Caine's best performace since Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisiters," which came out thirteen years ago. He won a Golden Globe but was not even nominated for an Oscar, but Brenda Blethyn was, and Jane Horrocks should have been. This was written as a stage play, with Jane Horrocks in mind for the role of L.V., and her performance is exceptional. She performed all of her own songs in the film, perfectly imitating Torch greats like Shirley Bassey and Billie Holiday. See the movie, and buy the soundtrack.
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Summary: Little Voice - BIG Movie!
Review: Not just a "movie version" of a stage play, Little Voice is really a MOVIE. It uses the language of film to enhance the already brilliant telling of the story. I happen to be a huge fan of Brassed Off, Full Monty and lots of other "brit-flicks", and this is as good as any of 'em. Horrocks is tremendous - Ewan M. gives a sensitive performance as the 'love interest', and Michael Caine is over-the-top brilliant. I don't see it as a depressing movie at all! It seemed hopefully, happy and sweet. Maybe some of the other reviewers only want "american" style movies - guy meets girl, guy loses girl, guy shoots a bunch of guns, and guy gets girl - but those of us who still think Shakespeare is something more than a fishing reel are continually on the lookout for gems like this!
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