Good film, if you ignore the singing

Rating: 5/10 (27 April 2019)

The first time I saw this I was not familiar with the story, soundtrack etc and really enjoyed it. It is absorbing and a great story. The problem comes when you see it somewhere else.
I went to see this as a play, and I bought the soundtrack which was performed by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton. I've also see a filmed stage version with Angela Landsbury. Unfortunately this has ruined the film for me. When I try to watch it again it really doesn't have the same charm.
The singing is dreadful in comparison to the soundtrack. Also, some of the songs have been cut short which is really noticeable when you know them. Especially, in my view, the main song of the whole story - A Little Priest.
Such a shame, I really held this film in high regard. Now, not so much.