A British comedy; A story about retirement home for retired classic musicians and the arrival of a grande dame who throws preparations for a concert into chaos as egos clash and old resentments surface. This film may not be entirely convincing in its casting of Billy Connolly and others as opera stars of the past, but it more than makes up for it by their performances, their individual appeal and good humour. Including real life stars as fictional residents was a nice touch too. The tasteful hallways and immaculate grounds resound with the musical pieces. Essentially, it has a theme about the difficulty of leaving past glories behind and enjoying what keeps one young - the shared love of an art form and a faith in the future. Like many musical films of the past the putting-on-a-show premise is the main story. This tends to drown out the impetus for more in depth character analysis but there is enough to satisfy.
Review of Quartet
