Fresh
A small picture with a big heart.
Derek Elley, Variety
Little Voice
Finding your own voice can be magic.
1998 · 1h 37m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Mark Herman
Overview
After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A lively if finally rather cruel comic fantasy.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
At its center is Jane Horrocks, who, in the title role, gives the best female performance of the year.
Amy Taubin, Village Voice
Fresh
Horrocks' gift for impersonation is remarkable. If her acting career ever stalls, she can take her singing act on the road. Her Garland impression alone would fill every gay bar in the world.
Paul Clinton (CNN.com), CNN.com
Fresh
Here everything leads up to (and wilts after) Horrocks' showstopper. But she is amazing. Absolutely fabulous.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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