It is 1944 New York. Based on a true story. A rich elderly woman (Streep) infected with Syphillis at the age of 18 by her first husband. Indulges her whims in acting soiree's for high society friends. She is protected and indulged in this by her 2nd husband and failed actor St Clair (Grant)
However, when she takes it into her head she can sing (encouraged in the delusion by paid flunkies) and arranges to sing to the public Grant can no longer protect her delusion.
What I liked : The acting is all good, Streep really nails it and Hugh Grant is actually surprisingly convincing as the loving husband who tries so hard to protect and indulge his sick wife. Helger also shows he has a lot of acting skill other than being Howard Wolowitz from the big bang.
There is some genuine laughs and comedy, the film does keep you absorbed throughout.
There was nothing I really disliked, however the film starts as a comedy but as you realise you are laughing at mental illness caused presumably by syphillis and/or senility/dementia it feels somewhat uncomfortable.
Good film overall, well worth watching in my opinion 7.5/10
However, when she takes it into her head she can sing (encouraged in the delusion by paid flunkies) and arranges to sing to the public Grant can no longer protect her delusion.
What I liked : The acting is all good, Streep really nails it and Hugh Grant is actually surprisingly convincing as the loving husband who tries so hard to protect and indulge his sick wife. Helger also shows he has a lot of acting skill other than being Howard Wolowitz from the big bang.
There is some genuine laughs and comedy, the film does keep you absorbed throughout.
There was nothing I really disliked, however the film starts as a comedy but as you realise you are laughing at mental illness caused presumably by syphillis and/or senility/dementia it feels somewhat uncomfortable.
Good film overall, well worth watching in my opinion 7.5/10