Young@Heart

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Young@Heart

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To prepare for a show in their hometown that is only weeks away, the lovable seniors must learn a slate of new songs, ranging from James Brown to Coldplay. Climaxing in a triumphant performance that will leave you cheering, their inspiring story celebrates the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the life-affirming power of music! The chorus’ tireless musical director leads the group through a series of hilariously chaotic rehearsals, proving that hard rock can be hard work — especially when you’re hard of hearing! Get ready to rock out with the most entertaining "golden oldies" you will ever meet, a fun-loving senior citizen’s choir called Young@Heart.

But the singers’ good natures and determination to master the material over some six weeks of rehearsals carry the day. Directed by British filmmaker Stephen Walker, the 2007 film takes place primarily in Northampton, MA, home to the Young@Heart chorus, whose average age is 80. The questions start as soon as you know that Young@Heart is about a group of singing senior citizens as they prepare for and then perform a concert with a repertoire consisting of songs by the likes of Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and James Brown. Of course, folks this age are bound to have health issues; indeed, the specter of death hangs over the scene like a banshee, occasionally making itself right at home. Most readily admit to preferring classical and musicals to the pop and rock given to them by music director Bob Cilman, and some of the tunes--Sonic Youth’s "Schizophrenia," Allen Toussaint’s "Yes We Can Can" (once a hit for the Pointer Sisters), and Brown’s "I Got You (I Feel Good)"--prove especially vexing. Can this premise, basically a novelty, sustain itself for nearly two hours? Will the director give in to the temptation to make it schmaltzy and sentimental? Will we be laughing at these oldsters, or with them? The answers: yes, no, and a little of both. Most of all, while they thoroughly enjoy themselves, it’s no joke to them, and thus not to us, either. But the chorus members’ insistence on carrying on in the wake of tragedy makes for a climactic concert that’s moving and powerful--Fred Knittle, who had withdrawn from the group due to heart issues but whose beautiful bass voice remains intact, returns for this one show to deliver a version of Coldplay’s "Fix You" that will bring a tear to the eye of the most flint-hearted cynic. --Sam Graham

Beyond Young @ Heart on DVD The Visitor on DVD Once on DVD Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day on DVD Stills from Young @ Heart (Click for larger image) Mixed in along the way are the group’s "videos" of songs like the Ramones’ "I Wanna Be Sedated" and David Bowie’s "Golden Years"; bonus features include deleted scenes and a brief featurette about Young@Heart’s gig in Los Angeles.

Product Info

Actor
Joe Benoit, Helen Boston, Louise Canady, Elaine Fligman, Jean Florio
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1
Audience Rating
PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding
DVD
Brand
Fox
Creator
Ed Marritz, Sally George, Chris King, Hannah Beckerman, Jane Villiers
Director
Sally George, Stephen Walker
EAN
0024543527022
Format
AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label
20th Century Fox
Manufacturer
20th Century Fox
MPN
024543527022
Number Of Discs
1
Original Release Date
2007-01-01
Package Quantity
1
Product Group
DVD
Product Type Name
ABIS_DVD
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Region Code
1
Release Date
2008-09-16
Running Time
107
Studio
20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date
2007
Title
Young@Heart
UPC
024543527022
ASIN
B001BBAVKQ
Sales Rank
5132
Provider
Amazon
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May 20, 2012, 6:42 am

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