BOYCHOIR

Once in a while a special film surfaces which is genuinely moving and triumphantly reinforces our love for cinema – this brilliant drama starring Dustin Hoffman is such a film.

Troubled 11 year old Stet (Garrett Wareing) is placed in a boy choir school after the tragic death of his mother and his dream of performing is almost attainable. But his rebellious nature leads to confrontations with choir master Carvelle (Dustin Hoffman), who has the power to see Stet realize his dream.

Dustin Hoffman gives a flawless performance and is joined by Debra Winger and Kathy Bates in pivotal roles. The emotionally charged performance from newcomer Wareing will also effectively reduce sensitive viewers to tears.

Exquisitely filmed with a magnificent score consisting of angelic soprano voices and beautifully haunting harmonies, this inspirational film showcases the rivalry, discipline and vigorous training attached to being in a choir and resonates that nothing lasts forever. (MMo)

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