Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Kevin M. W — 26 Sep 2016

Frears crafts an easy if poignant afternoon's enjoyment as we spend time with a wannabe diva trying to cut it in the world of opera singing. Streep absolutely dominates (what else is new?) as she gives her fool's character dignity as well as desperate longing to be loved = humanity.

Helberg, beyond looking surprised to be in such rarified company, delivers his own sensitive portrayal of a soul surprised to be in rarified company. But the real joy here is watching Hugh Grant drag the shards of his shattered rep and career back from the brink and return as a thespian of worth and merit.

It nearly brings tears to the eyes.