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The healing power of a quiet melody: A 4.0-star symphony of human emotion.2013 (4.0)I watched "The Chorus" (Les Choristes) in 2013, and it was a deeply moving experience that resonated with the soul. Set in a stern boarding school, the story of a teacher transforming troubled lives through music is a classic, but this film executes it with such delicate "chewy" emotional resonance that it never feels cliché. The purity of the children's voices and the teacher's quiet dedication created an immersive atmosphere that filled the screen. Unlike the high-tech noise of "Eagle Eye," this film finds its strength in simplicity and the "95% preservation" of human warmth. It reminds me that sometimes the most sensational cinematic moments aren't found in explosions, but in a simple, heartfelt harmony. It was a beautiful 4.0-star journey that left me with a long-lasting sense of peace and a renewed faith in the power of art to mend broken spirits.

Hi everyone!To my mind this movie is underrated. It has really amusing script and amazing cast. ''Chorus'' portrays the story of a simple teacher in a leading role who got a job at a school for children with difficult behaviour. With the help of love, acceptance and common activity - singing in a choir, teacher explains that kindness and amusement can correct even the most difficult children. You won't find special effects in this film, but soundtrack - the chorus of young boys with brilliant voices in French will break your heart. If you are looking for smthng uplifting - you should watch it

This film takes place in the mid-twentieth century, in a French reformatory for children who are orphans or who have had legal problems. The story is quite cliché, but it's extremely effective for the film, and it works wonderfully: it's a teacher's flashback passage through that reformatory. He immediately sensed the climate of repression and anger experienced in the institution, and fueled by the brutal methods of the leadership. Disagreeing with this, he began to educate the children in his own way, eventually forming a small choir that helped at least some of the young people escape delinquency. The film is very good and one of those excellent French films that is lost due to the lack of millionaire publicity and greater interest in European cinema. It's a familiar and friendly film, with uplifting moral messages and great music. Music works not only as a language to express feelings and communicate, but also as a therapy for the accumulated anger and frustrations of that group of children. The film's cast is headed by Gérard Jugnot, an actor I didn't know yet, even though the face is familiar to me, and I really enjoyed seeing here. François Berléand gave life to the villain, the unfriendly and rude director of the institution, but he does a very good job and steals our attention whenever he shows up. The character lived at school with his wife and kids, but I felt this was a hook for a sub-plot that never came to anything concrete. Kad Merad and Jean-Paul Bonnaire also proved to be good additions to the cast. Technically, the film is a gem of quality at a low price. Without the spectacularity and resources of the American film industry, this film offers us exquisite cinematography, with excellent colors and good camera work, an intelligent use of light and shadow, and magnificent and well-chosen sets. But it is in the soundtrack and in the use of children's voices that the film really acquires magic, especially for classical music lovers, as is my case. A note of praise also for the use of period props and costumes, which help the film to fit in well with the period portrayed.

A school teacher who was capable to change for good, through the music, the lives of the untamable, undisciplined children of a correctional. Not quite inspirational or something new under the sun, but it's a worthwhile choice for a weekend evening.

The movie made me journey to my childhood with tiny drops of happy tears. Music is legenday and acting is amazing. ı wish there would be follow ups.

Amazing movie, and one of my all time favorites. The soundtrack in the film is absolutely fantastic, the acting great and the story (although extremely cliche) heartwarming. Watching the movie in French made it even better. 10/10 would recommend.

Id compare the feeling it evokes somewhat similar to forest gump, it has that feel-good wibe to it. Just like forest gump it has characters that are bit depressed and grumpy or sad,but instead of the gump this movie replaces him with music... sounds odd but but it makes the movie work.

Great discussion of significance of music education for children. Wish I've met great teachers.

Christophe Barratier brings us a great masterpiece from French cinema. When I watched this film I was 14 years old and "Les choristes" was my first independent film. Later, I became a good cinephile. "Les choristes", like "La vita bella", is a kind movie that it give spectator a dose of joy and optimism. The score is a song to sensitive, a great score by Bruno Coulais. I don't understand why this film has such a low note by experts.

One of my favorite films! Good actors, beautiful music, moving story with heartful characters in a perfectly-depicted after-war France, all is just perfect in this film! One of the few film where music itself is as much of a protagonist of the story as the characters.