Hear My Song

Hear My Song (1991) is a bit of Irish whimsy about a fast talking London theatrical promoter, (Adrian Dunbar) who books legendary Irish tenor Joseph Locke When the tenor is revealed as an impostor, and Dunbar loses both his theater and... Full review

I don't think Peter Chelsom's appreciation will grow much today, with audiences and critics more inclined to pyrotechnics, flamboyant styles and cynic approach to mankind's troubles. Chelsom is a skilled filmmaker, but for today's tastes his cinema seems too close to... Full review

A shady liverpool concert promoter, Adrian Dunbar, goes to Ireland to find and bring back an elusive tenor, Ned Beatty, who is wanted by the law for tax evasion, in order to restore his reputation and win back his girl. This... Full review

This movie never got the attention or box office it deserved, but it's one of my all-time favorites. Ned Beatty is wonderful as Joe Locke, the exiled Irish singer returned to the stage by impresario Adrian Dunbar. A little movie with... Full review

I saw this film at the Toronto International Film Festival and thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I screeched with laughter, and cried real tears. The audience reception was rapturous, one of the most responsive I've ever witnessed at the... Full review

Gee, good story. Great scenery. Excellent acting. Great music. Tara Fitzgerald unclothed. Well, Tara's nude scene was less than germane to the plot, though I think she's totally yummy. Ned Beatty actually pulled the role of Jo Locke off quite well,... Full review

I was charmed by more than the fact that I couldn't take my eyes off Tara Fitzgerald. A lovely whimsical plot, painting a picture of Irish fantasy, fairies and all, over the true life background of a great singer. And a... Full review

The film is full of charm and amusement and I love the plot-line. The characters are witty and warm and likeable. It's quirky and some times the plot is hard to follow, but again, the characters are so real and likeable,... Full review

her appearance in this charming film about the resurrection of real-life Irish tenor Josef Locke was certainly an inspired casting decision.....Peter Chelsom's film is well worth a look on video..... ... Full Review

Most of the film is so light and enjoyable that it deserves a wide audience But what makes "Hear My Song" most appealing is its loopy sense of humor, along with such unexpected touches as characters suddenly singing or dancing at the most unexpected moments. ... Full Review

But in Peter Chelsom's irresistible "Hear My Song," not only is Beatty the best-known member of the cast, he's also the picture's romantic lead. As good as "Hear My Song" is up to this point, it gets even better once Micky and his pal hit the road. ... Full Review

Hear My Song is a beguiling little treat that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Debut feature film director and co-scripter, Chelsom, along with star and co-scripter, Dunbar, have turned in an unexpected delight that's both breezy and realistic, freewheeling and focused, joyful and honest. ... Full Review

Hear My Song " is the very soul of a great small film. And on that intriguing shred of fact, " Hear My Song " builds a romantic comedy of great charm. That a movie has no major explosions or special effects, I suppose, and contains no superstars. ... Full Review

Peter Chelsom (whose comedy thriller Funny Bones was the closing gala film at this year's Edinburgh Film festival) made his name with this blarney-laden romantic comedy, co-written by him and actor Adrian Dunbar. ... Full Article

Ned Beatty won a Golden Globe nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his role as Irish tenor Josef Locke in this eager-to-please comedy. Beatty, who can be a vivid baddie (Network ) or comic foil (Superman ), has spent the... ... Full Article