Review of Little Voice (1998) by Lady D — 26 Aug 2010

Little Voice is one of those movies thats a little difficult to get into at first, but get past the first 15 or so minutes and when things get to michael caine's part, you are on your way to a fine little movie.

The shy girl is wonderful and while it is difficult and improbable that she would ever come out on stage to sing, she manages to do so by seeing her lost father in the seats. All is fantastic, she actually mimics Judy Garland very well, even extremely well. Her father left all his old LPs behind and she listens to them endlessly. Her mother is a catty, wild woman which is very difficult to understand because of her gaelic or some such weird accent.

Caine discovers the girl's unbelievable singing talent and, being a show biz promoter/agent, gets her an audition on a local club. She has a few good showings but messes up her chances at stardome when a starmaker promoter shows up one night and witnesses a poor show.

Caine is devastated as a result and the girl gets interested in a telephone repairman who raises homing pidgeons.

I was glad I gave this movie a chance. 85% of the critics in its day felt good about it too.

For those who like unusual films.