A heartening and poignant affirmation of the transformative power of music.
80
Variety
Variety
An irresistibly joyous, tearful and, most importantly, musical doc about a band of senior pop singers whose repertoire includes "Golden Years," "Should I Stay or Should I Go" and "Stayin' Alive."
The movie offers an encouraging vision of old age in which the depression commonly associated with decrepitude is held at bay by music making, camaraderie and a sense of humor.
80
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
The film’s appeal is at once sentimental and perverse: It’s not every day that you get to see a 92-year-old woman soloing on “Should I Stay Or Should I Go.” Not surprisingly, a feature remake is already in the works.
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
It's truly inspiring to watch Fred Knittle, 81 and tethered to an oxygen tank, perform a riveting solo of Coldplay's "Fix You" after his singing partner dies shortly before the show.
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
One of the most delightful movies to come along this year.
There's a wealth of great material here, especially a shattering performance of Coldplay's "Fix You" by a soulful mountain of a man named Fred Knittle.