Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Kathy S — 19 Aug 2016

Streep is the star. She infuses the protagonist with warmth and likeability. Loved Grant and Helberg, too. How can you love to listen to someone who can't sing? Streep pulled it off.

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by Kathy S on 19 Aug 2016.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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