Man, little old British people are the best. What would we do without them?Beecham House is a retirement community for musicians. Every year, they perform a gala on the anniversary of Verdi's birth to raise money to keep the place operating. This year, an operatic trio are dismayed to learn that the estranged fourth member of their group is joining their home. Jean (Maggie Smith) is adamant about not singing again. Reginald (Tom Courtenay) is just as adamant about not speaking to her. Cissy (Pauline Collins) and Wilf (Billy Connolly) still believe that the four of them should perform together for the gala and mend decades of ill feeling.
This movie is so charming and witty; it's an absolute joy to watch. There's no grand drama, just heartfelt interactions between very gifted people. Sometimes all you want is something pleasant but not saccharine. This is a lovely meringue of a film.
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