terryperring104 ........I think that sums up the style and feel of this lovely little film. As Christopher Ecclestone says in the DVD interviews- this film is about the change in a man, and his redemption- a little like Christmas Carol-which of course was the inspiration for Its a Wonderful Life. This film is not in such broad a scope as those two films, but the emotions it conjures in the heart of the viewers are the same. Its all about spirit, overcoming self defeat and the harmony that can be achieved through social pathways.Good film, great script/direction by Paul Andrew Williams (A Fellow Pompey boy).-I wish it had had a few Oscar nods?-towards Stamp or Redgrave but-it was generally well received.More please Mr Williams.

Rich Wright Observe the common tearjerker. Check out our characters: A sad old gruff (Terence Stamp) with no joy in his heart, and his jolly terminally ill wife who sings in a local pensioners choir. Old people? SINGING?! BAH HUMBUG!! The young choir master, played by Gemma Arterton, encourages him to sit and watch, but nope. He'd rather sip his tea, or play a stimulating game of dominoes. He's got problems of his own too... Like a fractious relationship with his son. He NEVER told his lad "I love you". Isn't it sad? *SNIFF*After the elderly glee club get themselves onstage and murder songs like Let's Talk About Sex, wearing stupid costumes with much facial gurning, they somehow impress a judge who puts them through to some national finals. Sadly, and not at all predictably, the grouch's wife dies before the big day arrives. Hmm... Who'll take her place... Could it be a) Lord Lucan b) Mr Majeika or c) The Living Embodiment Of Scrooge Himself. Place your bets now...It's admirable in a way, the plot throws up artificial contrivances then snuffs them out a few minutes later in an equally asinine way . Like the scene towards the end, when the oldies choir is kicked out of the competition JUST before going on stage... because the organisers don't want to be accused of 'dumbing down'. Well, on that score I CAN agree with them, but... why bother sending down a guy to judge them and why invite them all the way to the big event, only to inform them of their disqualification just before the performance?ANSWER: Because the movie needed a BIG MOMENT of Terence Stamp rebelling, forcing his way onto the stage, all his fellow pensioners in tow. And of course, despite blatantly ignoring their instructions, the organisers let them proceed. It's just bad scriptwriting, where the ends justifies the means no matter how unconvincing the execution is. A better film would have found a way of pushing all the right buttons, without all this film-flammery.And guess who's in the audience cheering on his dad, after receiving a 'surprise' package in the post containing all the old photographs of him having fun with his pater when he was just a nipper, proving ONCE AND FOR ALL he was 'loved'? Is it: a) Elvis b) Puff The Magi... Oh, what the heck, you know the rest. So anyway, as you may have guessed, I'm not exactly the intended audience for this blubfest, which is supposed to looked on with an uncritical eye by those who want to have a good ol' sob into their duvet. Those of more clear thinking are advised to put their faculties on hold for the duration, lest you end up spoiling the entire story for yourself by predicting everything in advance. It isn't difficult.On the plus side, it's nice to see so many actors and actresses of er, 'senior years' being given a chance, despite the fact most of the time they're just in the background, miming terribly. And it's impossible to dislike any aspect of the movie to be honest, after all... It's intentions are good. It just all feels like they're going through the motions rather than giving us anything of substance, and I came away feeling as hollow as an Easter egg.I haven't got a heart of stone, I HAVE enjoyed stuff like this before. See Brassed Off for details. This is just risk-free, no frills, playing to the gallery fluff in comparison. 5/10

William Corden... read 'em and weep Believe it or not the last time I saw Terence Stamp in a movie was when he was Sgt Troy in "Far from the Madding Crowd". I saw him more recently on Charlie Rose and he still has that special "something" that separates stars like him from the run- of- the- mill pretty boys. This movie capitalizes on this quality, a gift that can stir emotions within you with just a shrug or a wry smile. In a genre that can very easily trip over into a parody or age tokenism this is a movie that negotiates the narrow path with marvellous empathy and understatement. Mr. Stamp is just outstanding in his part as are the rest of the ensemble. Not many movies of this calibre come along and it is one that you should make part of your experience

Hot 888 Mama . . . (when you print out the "soundtrack" listing from this site, it runs three pages, which is unusually extensive), and no spousal abuse, unlike the similar flick nominated for the most recent so-called "best picture" Oscar, AMORE. With its refreshing lack of old people nudity, UNFINISHED SONG features some of Britain's greatest thespians (no matter how warped their real life personal political views might be--hey, give folks a break: Hitler was hilarious under Mel Brooks' direction!). In American movies of the last couple decades, nobody dies, unless it involves cartoon deaths in movies such as PACIFIC RIM, IRON MAN 3, RED, or whatever they called that last DIE HARD flick, or if the movie is designed as "Oscar bait," such as ZERO DARK THIRTY. When British movies feature old folks, on the other hand, someone's bound to croak, which has been more in line with the personal experience of my friends and relatives here in the States. So if you want fantasy, go Hollywood. But for something both moving AND realistic, try the U.K.