“Florence Foster Jenkins’” score is composed by Alexandre Desplat (“The Queen,” “The King’s Speech”) who incorporates wonderful music from popular songs to golden classics. The voice that Florence (Streep) heard in her head was divine, but to the rest of the world it was hilariously awful. Movie-to-watch: Florence Foster JenkinsStephen Frears, director of The Queen and Philomena spins an unforgettable heartwarming and funny story that will bring audiences to tears in the inspiring true story of the eponymous New York heiress who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. At private recitals, her devoted husband and manager, St. Claire Bayfield (Grant) realized he had perhaps bitten off more than he could chew. Starring two of the best loved actors worldwide, Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, the film celebrates the human spirit, the power of music, and the passion of amateurs everywhere.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 09, 2016 12:19 UTC