USA | UK 2013
Starts May 22, 2014
Directed by: David Frankel
Writing credits: Justin Zackham
Cast: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julia Walters, Colm Meaney, Mackenzie Crook, Jenima Rooper
Length: 103 minutes
With One Chance writer Justin Zackham and director David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) created a delightful comedy that is very moving but not the least bit sentimental. The film is based on the trials and tribulations of amateur opera singer, Paul Potts, from age 9 until he wins – at age 37 – the 2007 “Britain’s got Talent” competition and the hearts of millions of viewers. It’s easy to understand why; the music goes straight to the heart. (The wonderful soundtrack includes music performed by Potts).
A convincing cast—each character bestowed with a solid sense of (British) humor—grounds the story firmly in a Welsh portside working-class neighborhood: James Corden in the lead, Alexandra Roach as his wife Julz; verterans Julie Walters (Educating Rita) and Colm Meaney as Pott’s parents; Mackenzie Crook as Pott’s boss at the mobile phone shop and the best friend you could wish for. ()