6/10
Funny, Sad, Uplifting but Never Great
14 March 2020
A group of wives stuck at military barracks with their husbands at war start a choir to occupy their time.

The best part of the movie is the first half where the wives find their voice. The best moment is in a tunnel where they are all sheltering from the rain and one-by-one they start the sing. There is some good comedy, genuine tragedy and rewarding fellowship. I was engaged all the way through but felt the climax was a bit flat.

Based on the real story of three "wives' choirs" that formed in the UK around the same time in 2010. Catterick Barracks that started themselves and two others; Chivenor and Plymouth, that got going with the help of choirmaster Gareth Malone as part of a BBC TV series: The Choir. This is a good film but the real events deserved a great one.

I liked the car.
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