Unfinished Song (Song for Marion) (2013)
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71% of critics liked it
(31 reviews) -
80% want to see it
(544 ratings)
A wonderfully, heart-warming story of a loving marriage between grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) and the ever-cheerful Marion (Vanessa Redgrave). Cantankerous but doting husband Arthur does not share his wife Marion's passion for performing. While she is happy to sing her heart out with… More A wonderfully, heart-warming story of a loving marriage between grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) and the ever-cheerful Marion (Vanessa Redgrave). Cantankerous but doting husband Arthur does not share his wife Marion's passion for performing. While she is happy to sing her heart out with the unconventional local choir, Arthur would prefer to hide himself away and complain about how embarrassing it all is. But when heartbreak strikes, Arthur is forced to re-think his outlook on life. With the steady perseverance of choir director Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton), Arthur begins to find a way to come out of his shell and in the process forms a touching relationship with Elizabeth as well as a desire to build bridges with his estranged son James (Christopher Eccleston).
- Directed By
- Paul Andrew Williams
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 21, 2013 Limited
- Studio
- The Weinstein Company
Critic Reviews
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Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Even though we know where the film's going, it still manages to give the tear-ducts a workout.
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Rebecca Barry, Flicks.co.nz
This is one film that's equal parts moving and grating.
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Matthew Toomey, ABC Radio Brisbane
The film's comedic elements are a bit clunky but Song For Marion clicks into gear when it starts pulling at the heart strings.
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Jim Schembri, 3AW
A modest joy to behold, the film also clicks into the recent high-quality spate of movies aimed at and starring seniors, such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Quartet, Performance, Amour and Hitchcock. Here's to more.
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David 'Mad Dog' Bradley, Rip It Up
Director Paul Andrew Williams has until now concentrated on low-budget pics about drugs, crime and blackly comic bloodthirsty horror, but with this superior character piece he also demonstrates an amiable knack for the old-fashioned tear-jerker too.
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