Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Sean L — 26 Dec 2016

"The lady is a lesson in courage and that's why we love her." Augustus Corbin.

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by Sean L on 26 Dec 2016.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joanne Soh (192) for The New Paper (Singapore) (342) on 20 Sep 2017

Jenkins' singing may be horrendously off-key, but together Grant and Streep hit all the right notes and deliver a harmonious and often hilarious…

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By Meredith W (585) on 07 Aug 2017

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By Kevin H (1,172) on 25 Jan 2018

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By Ching L (86) on 31 May 2017

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By Stefano C (730) on 20 Jan 2018

Pretty simple and straightforward biography…

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By Pamela Powell (127) for Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) (128) on 21 Aug 2018

Stellar performances from the unlikely pairing of Streep and Grant, and the awkwardly charming performance from Helberg bring to life a symphonic…

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By Beenie G (1) on 24 Jun 2017

This movie is well acted at all levels and fresh. I completely bought into each of the characters…

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Streep overacting by moving face in funny ways. Hugh Grant underacting at being Hugh Grant…

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