Chriatian Movie Addeddate 2014-06-06 19:18:24 Identifier kbchd Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.5.2. plus-circle Add Review. I'm also, going to purchase the Documentary. (as Justin Spaulding), Construction Worker I like Carole King’s music, and with that in mind I decided to finally watch it. But Guaspari is persistent and establishes a music program, despite predictable difficulties, including the obligatory mother who complains her children are being taught the music of "dead white men." (uncredited), Old Woman in Tenement Building Hope & Courage pour forth from every note Roberta inspires from her inspirational young Students. Music of the Heart is the inspiring tale of a music teacher who inspires her students to stop smoking drugs and prostituting and start playing music... and then murders them. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. | He seems content to direct by the numbers here, leaving inspiration on the screen while forfeiting his own. This was the first Meryl Streep movie, if not one of the first that I had ever seen. Not happy with product or seller that no notice was properly given on this product. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I had to give up my dream to be trained in the Philharmonic Orchestra because, of family problems. That's why it's so effective. Sister Act / Sister Act 2 - Back in the Habit, The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement (Full Screen Edition). But not a story incredibly told. Teaching is more than just presenting information to students you may never see again. Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2013. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I can remember this incident, but only vaguely, so watching this movie was like stepping back in time. The ending is wonderful as she and her students get the chance to play at Carnegie Hall to raise money for Streeps music program. To say the children and their backgrounds are challenging is an understatement and Meryl Streep plays the part of the teacher perfectly. This second half of the film feels almost like a documentary, and no wonder; there was a documentary about this same material ("Small Wonders," 1996), unseen by me, and you can guess how Guaspari must have seemed like a natural for someone like Streep to play. I won't deny that Meryl brings it, as always, but other than that, this movie didn't have much going for it. The film also stars Aidan Quinn, Gloria Estefan, and Angela Bassett. "Music of the Heart" is based on the true story of a violin teacher named Roberta Guaspari, who created a high school music program more or less out of thin air in East Harlem, and eventually found herself and her students on the stage of Carnegie Hall. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. $2.99. Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2019. Roberta (played by Meryl Streep) is devastated by her husband's sudden departure, and needs to support her two young sons. To be fair, Music of the Heart (partially inspired by the 1996 documentary Small Wonders) serves its purpose quite nicely. Originally wanted this because of the music video Music of the Heart that was done quite a few years back. (The mother is correct, but man, could those guys compose!) Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2010. Meryl Streep stars as Guaspari, a mother of two whose husband leaves her. Then the price was low enough that I said...eh, it's worth picking it up. I admire her strength for not taking no for an answer, never giving up. Her first group of students aren't very good, but after ten years they get better. Meryl Streep plays Roberta Guaspari(her best work since SILKWOOD) a greek musician, who recently divorced and moved to NYC with her two kids. Please try again. It didn't engage me like To Sir With Love or Stand and Deliver. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. This movie is really terrific, especially if you like true stories of people who overcome hardship and triumph in the end. Her mother played by Cloris Leachman is sympathetic and helpful to a point but wants her daughter to make a successful life for herself. It was director Wes Craven's only foray outside of the horror/thriller genre, aside from his contribution to the multifaceted and directorially diverse Paris, je t'aime. I purchased this Movie & I will treasure it always. This movie based on a true story is a heart warming tale of survival when the chips are down, the role of music in our lives and the incredible ability of the human spirit to rise above adversity. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2011. Girlfriend came over and wanted to pop it in (which told me that this was somewhat of a chick flick...or what I thought would be) and all in all, this was a great movie. Angela Bassett and Gloria Estefan. The Film made me want to carry on trying. Would highly suggest this. Encouraging students who are discouraged. Music of the Heart is an Drama movie that was released in 1999 and has a run time of 2 hr 4 min. She is now loong gone and I still find myself putting this on from time to time. I kept hearing this movie was loosely based on the life of Carole King. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Oh, I wanted to like this so bad. This movie based on a true story is a heart warming tale of survival when the chips are down, the role of music in our lives and the incredible ability of the human spirit to rise above adversity. Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It felt really cliched, to be honest. Not at all. This movie based on a true story is a heart warming tale of survival when the chips are down, the role of music in our lives and the incredible ability of the human spirit to rise above adversity. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Nevertheless, it is a moving movie and as a musician I love what it says about the power of music. Video availability outside of United States varies. But the story, though true, feels more like a fund-raiser than a great film. It will become one of my often watched favorites now. ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution". The program has expanded to three schools, and is so popular kids enter a lottery to get into it. He is in fact a cultured man who broke into movies doing horror and got stuck in the genre; he's been trying to fight his way free from studio typecasting for 20 years, and this movie shows that he can get Meryl Streep to Carnegie Hall just as easily as a phantom to the opera. Meryl Streep was brilliant in this Movie. Don't miss this one if you like a really great drama with music and real life as its basis. Directed by Marcus Cole. It broke my heart & soul with support I'm playing again, to heal. With Meryl Streep, Cloris Leachman, Henry Dinhofer, Michael Angarano. | Music of the Heart (1999) ... Where to Watch Full Cast & Crew News Buy DVD. Great add to the blu-ray collection. Meryl Streep is known for her mastery of accents; she may be the most versatile speaker in the movies. Be the first one to write a review. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. | The movie was directed by Wes Craven, known for his horror films ("Scream," "A Nightmare on Elm Street"), and he may seem like a strange choice for this material. All Craven has to do is provide a safe working environment for Meryl Streep (who earned an obligatory Oscar nomination), sublimate his deft directorial style, and surrender to the banalities of Pamela Gray's screenplay, which would've played more effectively on cable TV. And what support, too. Meryl Streep plays Roberta, a music teacher married to a naval officer with two children. Then funds are cut, and the program is threatened. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. He tells her about a high school that might have an opening, and soon Guaspari is trying to sell a reluctant principal (Angela Bassett) on what could be accomplished with 50 violins she just happens to have purchased cheaply in Greece. ", "Everyone ends up in the same damned place. I've always been a sucker for the 'inspirational teacher' story and Meryl is one of my all time favourite actresses. Brining students to the knowledge that you truly can succeed if you believe. Music of the Heart is one of those movies that makes you cry and laugh a little. It's so, inspiring & I'm grateful for Roberta. Sign in to see videos available to you. Two-time Academy Award(R)-winner Meryl Streep (1983 Best Actress, SOPHIE'S CHOICE; 1980 Best Supporting Actress, KRAMER vs. KRAMER) stars with Angela Bassett (HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK) in a heartwarming, acclaimed true story of how one woman's musical gift affected those who least expected it. Streep runs into an old friend who helps her get a job teaching at a inner city school.She finds out she's great at teaching children how to play the violin and appreciate the power of music. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. From. The bonus features are a great addition as well. Meryl Streep plays Roberta, a music teacher married to a naval officer with two children. The music teacher is highly cynical and the Head is not sure it's possible... but Roberta works miracles. Music of the Heart is a 1999 American drama film directed by Wes Craven and written by Pamela Gray, based on the 1995 documentary Small Wonders. Watching this movie makes me appreciate the teachers in my life that wouldn't give up on me, even when I had given up on myself. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.