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Movie Reviews of Young@Heart
Movie Review: A documentary of aged singers remaining young...
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a documentary of a group of singers with an average age of... 80. They've toured the US and Europe, and their repertoire includes modern, pop, and rock songs.
And, unfortunately, because of their age, their mortality is much more of a consideration than with probably any other performing group on the planet. Two die in the 8 weeks covered by this film.
It is the energy, however, of these singers and performers, that drives this picture. They don't have the flash, the moves, nor the pizzaz of a 25 year old performer for American Idol. But they love to perform, and it shows.
This is not an action movie. You will wonder just what kind of performance results when some of the singers have difficulty remembering their solos of two lines, and walk across the stage with a cane, and with difficulty. When their physical condition keeps them from practicing. When their swan song, quite literally, can be their final song.
But they live to sing, and singing makes them live. This film captures this passion well.
Movie Review: A Joyful Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
"Young At Heart" is a choir based in Massachusetts that has become so popular they now do tours of Europe. What sets them apart is that the group is made up of senior citizens, ranging in age from 73 to 92, who perform rock songs.
The choir's director is a 53 year old "young man" named Brian who introduces them to songs by the Ramones, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth and others. Much of the doc is focused on the group's rehearsals that are taking place prior to a big upcoming show. Many of the choir members are also interviewed and some even invite the cameras into their home. What comes through is the extraordinary charm, sense of humor and vitality of these wonderful old folks. If I am able to retain the same energy and joy for living in my elderly years I will consider myself fortunate indeed.
The doc climaxes with the group's successful performance at a local concert. Their rendition of Allen Touissant's "Yes We Can" is especially uplifting. Really the entire film was funny, entertaining and inspirational. Go see it!
Movie Review: HEARTWARMING, INSPIRING, FUNNY AND SAD!
Summary: 5 Stars
'Young @ Heart' is a very entertaining documentary film with a wonderful message. 'Keep moving and keep doing what makes you happy'! The cast of energetic seniors are an inspiring bunch in this bitter sweet story.
I have played in pit orchestras, many rock bands, disco bands, lounge acts(back in the day) studio work, original bands and worked with vocal groups over the past 30 plus years and there is no pleasure greater than working with a creative and talented group in this way. It's an addiction I hope I never grow tired of.
Watching these old timers really enjoying this work is truly inspirational and it makes you feel it's a shame that we grow old and die. This kind of enthusiasm is seldom seen in today's youths.
The singing groups' average age is 80 years old and watching them stumble and then really soar through these musical numbers is a real treat. It's heartwarming, inspiring, funny and sad all at the same time.
Movie Review: Young at Heart
Summary: 5 Stars
Greeting New Life:
"Young at Heart" is a special statement to all humans -- young and older. The DVD presentation sparkles with a joy for living; it shows that life is worth living for and is to be done moment by moment whether a few years old or skirting the riches of being 90+. "Young at Heart" teaches each one of us to live a loving life; to share moments of realization -- that life is good. We learned such is particularly so spending our energies bringing happiness to all around us. Further, it is best to begin now -- even at 75. So we have cause to truly share. We would profit a great deal if we too had our own singing group.
I loved the joy of experiencing a wonderful singing view of life -- "Young at Heart."
Are there more such statements? Let us hope so. Let us find them.
Ron Garrett
(viewer of September 1935)
Movie Review: Heartwarming
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie at the theater and left feeling uplifted and inspired. Based on the previews I had expected a cute, silly movie with fun songs to listen to. And although it had its fun and silly moments, I liked it because it was moving. I loved watching the dedication of the singers, coming to rehearsals with oxygen tanks, practicing from their hospital beds when they couldn't make it to rehearsal. It's clear how much being a part of this chorus meant to them. As a musician myself I understand that.
The songs seem at first to be chosen for comic effect, but they take on new meaning when you think of them from the perspective of someone close to the end of their life.
"Ow! ... I feel good."
"So you've gotta let me know... should I stay or should I go?"
Director Bob Cilman knew what he was doing when he chose each one of these.
Even though parts of it were very sad, this is a feel-good movie.