Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Carlos M — 26 Jan 2017

Meryl Streep's performance is just one of the many highlights of this shimmering show business biopic.

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by Carlos M on 26 Jan 2017.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matt B (1,998) on 04 Sep 2017

One must be in a whimsical frame of mind for full enjoyment of this one. FFJ lives a fantasy. Hugh Grant as her husband St…

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By Meredith W (585) on 07 Aug 2017

Great movie. Watched with my 85yo mother. We both enjoyed it. The life of a woman, her husband, and the live and respect they shared…

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By Ching L (86) on 31 May 2017

It was laughter through most of the movie until a touching moment that leaves the audience a bit warm and tingly…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 03 Apr 2018

Oh, Meryl Streep.... What can I say? WARNING: this review might not be very... objective as I'm often blinded by perfection…

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By Alexandra Macaaron (124) for Women's Voices for Change (124) on 02 Dec 2017

In her four-decade, 64-film career, La Streep has rarely hit a wrong note. She's making up for lost time. And the discordance is delicious…

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By Whoiam D (257) on 04 Sep 2017

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 02 Jun 2018

A sharp and genuine whisper…

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By Christopher James (60) for AwardsCircuit.com (450) on 03 Nov 2018

For as great as Meryl is, Florence Foster Jenkins once again illustrates how Streep's game is raised when she is with the right people…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 22 Oct 2017

(Grant) gives a properly mature performance that is everything that Streep's is not -- subtle, nuanced and emotionally complex…

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