Young@Heart

Nice review. I think other parts of the film make up for the low quality of the covers, but it's good that someone pointed that out.

The writer is clearly taking his own ageist issues out on the film and its subjects. It takes a hell of a lot more guts to sing those songs than to write a myopic--not to mention cowardly--review. Since turnabout is fair play, he should tell us why on earth we should heed his lame review.

One of the best I've seen in a long time. Highly recommended for information and entertainment. Tom Huddleston needs to watch this again, next time with an open heart...the best way to go through life!

Did this person actually watch the movie? I don't see how anyone would not be moved by this demonstration of joy and persistence in the face of hardship. A lovely, moving tribute to the human spirit. Mr. Huddlestone needs some psychiatric help.

What a cynical review! This film is a moving and hilarious tribute to friendship... the people in this choir have a real dignity and embrace their old age with good humour and zeal. The documentary is well constructed and it is obvious the makers have genuine affection and admiration for the choir. Yes, there is a hint of tongue-in-cheekness here. That is the point. They are taking the piss out of themselves and enjoy doing so - songs like Schizophrenia, I Feel Good, I Wanna Be Sedated... quite obviously an element of self-mockery there. But the songs also facilitate some wonderful, transcendant moments. The review above is plain wrong! Tom Huddleston, I fear you may grow up to be a boring pensioner!

Touching and profound look at the power of music to restore meaning to life. Perhaps critic Tom Huddlestone will understand when he grows up.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! It was the most inspiring thing ever, and though I can see where the reviewer is coming from in terms of musical integrity (I am a professional musician myself), I honestly couldn't care less since the movie isn't about the music, it's about the humanity. Two thumbs up!

Take no notice of Huddleston's hardhearted review! Young@Heart is an emotional rollercoaster of a film that cannot fail to charm. It certainly triumphed for Mark Kermode who gave it a 5 Star review on Radio 5 Live on Friday. Huddleston seems to miss the point somewhat; the film doesn't rest entirely on musical ability (although the chorus offer sterling performances both amusing and deeply touching), but more so on the rejuvenating power of music. Far from being patronising, the film serves to amuse and, more importantly, inspire. I am 21 and can only hope to have some of their spirit and endurance at their age. I loved it so much that I'm going again, and taking all my friends!

This review is absolute nonsense! The chorus are incredible - I've seen them live in Ireland and I was totally bowled over. Karaoke? Bollocks. Watch the movie and see their take on Forever Young or even better Coldplay's Fix You. It's on Youtube with thousands of hits. As good if not better than the original. I saw the film on a plane two weeks ago and half the other passengers seemed to be watching it too - you could tell because they were laughing out loud or red-eyed with tears. A great movie.

Young @ Heart is an AMAZING film! I saw it for the second time last week at a preview cinema screening and the whole audience really loved it. It's funny, incredibly moving and never sentimental or patronizing. Don't know what this reviewer is on about. A 'perfectly adequate' film? He's obviously not old enough to understand the big questions about life and death in Young @ Heart and hasn't even done his homework (and I have) because when after seeing it first on C4 TV two years ago, I remember that Time Out rated it their 'Film of the Year 2006’ and the reviewer then said: "This film has heart and soul and is a pleasure to watch!' Trust me, on the big screen it's even better.