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The Chorus [2004]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 5060002833735
Label : Pathe Distribution
Manufacturer : Pathe Distribution
Publisher : Pathe Distribution
Release date : 2005-07-11
Title : The Chorus [2004]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Suitable for 12 years and over
Format : PAL
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 2004-01-01
Region code : 2
Running time : 93
Studio : Pathe Distribution
Theatrical releaseDate : 2004

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
By getting nominated for Academy Awards in both the Foreign Language Film and Best Song categories, Les Choristes (The Chorus) made a rare (for a European film) double impression at the 2004 Oscars. This sentimental tale follows the arrival of a new teacher at a remote boys school in 1949 France (the war is a largely unspoken but ghostly presence). With disciplinary problems rampant, and the policies of the old-fashioned headmaster not helping, Monsieur Mathieu decides to introduce choral singing as a way to bridge the gap with his students. You don't need a crystal ball to figure out where this will go, although the movie uses its atmospheric location and lush vocal arrangements well. Bald, dumpy Gerard Jugnot provides a refreshingly offbeat hero: he's sort of a younger Philippe Noiret. Director Christophe Barratier works in the winsome-cute mode that makes a certain kind of French movie into an overly sweet bon bon, although at least this bon bon sings. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com

Customer reviews

review by: Sophia date: 2008-11-25 rating:

wonderful story
We all loved this story. My daughters 14 and 20 really enjoyed this film.

review by: Pennine Dweller date: 2008-10-19 rating:

exquisitely sentimental tearjerker
What a sweet, sweet film! Absolutely delicious music (bravo! to the composer), gorgeous yet restrained cinematography and a simple heartfelt & inspirational "biographical" screenplay. Box of tissues recommended.

review by: Rae date: 2008-10-11 rating:

brilliant
In spain they show this film in the schools to 14yr olds. It was my two teenagers who told me I would love the film. I did and I have since bought it for my dad in the uk who thought it was 'brilliant'. The music stays with you forever. You forget that the film is in French and I think this actually adds charm to the film. A definite must see but be prepared to cry at the end.

review by: date: 2008-07-14 rating:

Enthralling
No guns, no car chase. My teenage lads have shown it to their friends. A group, 13 years of age plus, actually applauded at the end of the film and asked to see it again. It should be shown in schools!

review by: date: 2008-04-15 rating:

Adding to the CHORUS!
What can I say that has not already been said much more elegantly than I ever could? I must add that the soundtrack is wonderful. Let me, then, just add my praise for the CHORUS to the chorus! :):):)

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