Florence Foster Jenkins as funny as it is sad. Not like Fault in Our Stars sad...but it just makes you want to appreciate music and be kind to others. Only again, casting has nailed it.
Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) was a real life pianist, singer, and music enthusiast. She loved to sing although was mocked and criticized for her less-than-perfect voice.
This film captures the absolute passion Florence had for music. Meryl Streep emulated that passion through her impeccable performance (as she always seems to do...). Hugh Grant also captures the audience by showing that his love for Florence is not your usual husband-wife relationship but that there is a deep appreciation that would surpass any friendship. He was the ultimate caregiver and supported her through her hardships. After contracting syphilis from her first husband, Florence was faced with the decision of divorcing him and starting over a new woman. St. Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant) was a mediocre actor that was her biggest supporter if nothing else. He stood by her as they began their cohabitation and unusual marriage while protecting her from the negative critics. The strength of their partnership throughout the film is pretty inspiring!
I was not sure how much I would enjoy Florence Foster Jenkins and feared it would be another film that shows all of its comedy snippets in the trailer, but this one kept me interested and entertained consistently. If I had to compare (only on the level of enjoyment and genre), I would say it reminded me of Saving Mr. Banks (but a little less sad). It is a sweet film and worth a watch. Sure, you don't need to watch it over and over, but you should at least see it once.
4/5 movie reels
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