Arthur Harris (Terence Stamp) is an angry pensioner taking care of his beloved wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave). He doesn't get along with their son James (Christopher Eccleston). She is sick with her cancer coming back. He hates that she is spending time and energy singing at an old age choir led by Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton). Her sickness gets the best of her and he's forced to help her with the choir.
The movie is very formulaic with simple one-dimensional characters. The comedy is light and not really that funny. There is one good solid joke but nothing much else. There isn't anything wrong with the movie but it's not necessarily great either. It's constantly pulling on the heartstrings and sometimes it hits on some good notes. Terence Stamp is hitting on the anger note very hard. Vanessa Redgrave is brilliant. Gemma Arterton is lovely. Christopher Eccleston has an one-note role. I just wish it has many more funny moments.
The movie is very formulaic with simple one-dimensional characters. The comedy is light and not really that funny. There is one good solid joke but nothing much else. There isn't anything wrong with the movie but it's not necessarily great either. It's constantly pulling on the heartstrings and sometimes it hits on some good notes. Terence Stamp is hitting on the anger note very hard. Vanessa Redgrave is brilliant. Gemma Arterton is lovely. Christopher Eccleston has an one-note role. I just wish it has many more funny moments.