The museum was closed for renovations...thankfully

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2004)

I had seen advertising for this movie, but as cinema-going is expensive here in France (my opinion), I had put it off. Today, after a failed attempt to visit a museum, I stumbled upon it at Pathé on my way home.
Right from the start, I was hoping for a great movie. Having really appreciated Richard Dreyfuss in "Mr. Holland's Opus", I had had a standard already. With a similar storyline, that of enriching the lives of children through the wonders of music, "Les Choristes" did not fall short of my expectations. Gérard Jugnot's performance is top notch. Anyone who liked "Mr. Holland's Opus" will find parallels in this movie. A real treasure for anyone who sings in a choir already, and also for those who enjoy choral music in general. I give it an 8/10, having brightened up an otherwise dreadful day.
Neal