This delightful movie starring Dame Maggie Smith as Jean, Tom Courtenay as Reg, Billy Connolly as Wilf and Pauline Collins as Cissy takes place at Beechman House, a retirement home for retired musicians.

Three members of the famous Rigoletto Quartet, Reg, Wilf and Cissy all reside at the home, which is in financial trouble.  The residents are arranging a concert in order to raise funds to keep it going.  The news soon gets out that another retired musician will be joining them and it is none other than Jean Horton, the missing Soprano from the Quartet and Reg’s ex-wife.  Reg is furious about her arrival as he was never consulted and as they parted on bad terms, would have opposed her living there.

With the Quartet now being reunited, there is great excitement about the possibility of them performing together again, despite a few obstacles that they have to overcome.

The performances by Billy Connolly and Dame Maggie Smith in particular were excellent.

A thoroughly enjoyable and must see movie.

Director – Dustin Hoffman (directorial debut)

Also starring Michael Gambon and Gwyneth Jones

Running time – 98 minutes