Florence Foster Jenkins

And it is very hard when you can sing in tune to get it just a bit wrong as Meryl Streep did. Different from singing completely the wrong notes.

I saw it at the vinema and again later on TV. I knew about FFJ so had some idea what to expect and found some parts hilarious. I agree the actor playing the pianist Cosmo was brilliant! But it was also very sad especially at the end. People with late syphilis often have 'delusions of grandeur' - I have read that Henry 8th might have had it for example.

Didn't really know what to expect but we loved this. As others have said, it's quite sad (that poor woman, contracting syphilis from her vile husband) but also very uplifting, giving an insight into her relationship with the Hugh Grant character and how much they loved each other, even though he also had another lady on the go. I remember hearing FFJ's recordings on the radio when I was a child and somehow the awful voice didn't matter.

Hugh Grant really seems to be coming into his own as an actor now that he's matured; he was brilliant in this, and also in Paddington 2 as well as the Jeremy Thorpe series.

I had wanted to see this film but missed it on release, so thanks to the BBC for showing it. I remember my aunt playing FFJ's records when I was young - not old enough to appreciate that she was more than just a figure of fun. I like the 'new' Hugh Grant in this persona as well as the Jeremy Thorpe role. I hope he has now left his previous type-casting behind. Mind you, I did like his Prime Minister in Love Actually. I hope it's on again next Christmas!

I thoroughly enjoyed this film, so touching. Such good acting by everyone.

My late MiL had a really good Gracie Fields style voice. No classical training but she couldn't 'alf hit the high notes. Our kids would beg her to sing of 'Queen of the Night' - usually while washing up after Sunday lunch.

Meryl Streep's rendition was a real lump in the throat moment. MiL would have laughed her head off.

Meryl Streeps performance is wonderful goldengirl you have a treat in store when you see the film. Such warmth.

I've read the book and am looking forward to a quiet time when I can watch the film I recorded. I certainly found the book interesting; I'd not heard of her before.

The Queen Of The Night aria is so difficult that even really good singers with excellent reputations can mess it up. When our choirmaster was advising us what sort of songs to choose for our (very strict) auditions, he said “Don’t sing the Queen of the Night”. We laughed hollowly, and he said with a sigh “Well, people do!”

I had no idea it was actually Meryl Streep singing until after the film. I assumed it was dubbed. What astonishing ability she must have. You have to be very good to know exactly how to get it wrong.

Another great performance from Hugh Grant. He was brilliant in the Jeremy Thorpe tv series. As for Meryl Streep, is there any part she can’t play? She is an amazing woman.

You think she was bad, just google (other search engines are available) Leona Anderson "rats in my room" is a gentle introduction to her "style" www.google.co.uk/search?q=leona+anderson+rats+in+my+room&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLUz9U3yKrKKTNV4tFP1zcsNM2qSC63MNcSy0620s8tLc5M1k8sKsksLrEqzs9LL37E6M8t8PLHPWEpt0lrTl5jdODCoVBIjYvNNa8ks6RSSIaLVwphjwaDFDcXgssDAKPbwvaFAAAA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7p6uxrdncAhWMCMAKHUrHDRcQri4IJQ

"Limberger Lover" may require a stiff drink before venturing in to the aural torture that it delivers!

My parents had some records of Florence when I was a child. We used to play them a lot, The Queen Of The Night was particularly painful!

Brilliant, wasn't it Jane10. I also had seen it before but couldn't resist seeing it again. So funny, and yet sad too.
I must be really old because I can remember hearing her on the radio in the 40's/50's.
What a marvelllous film.

My DH bought me the DVD when it came out. It's a lovely film . My Dad used to talk about Florence Foster Jenkins, and I believe he owned a 78 record with her "operatic" arias on it.

For me, the star of the film was Simon Helberg who played Cosmé McMoon. I couldn't take my eyes off him. His expressions were priceless.

But apparently she can sing in tune and in deed trained in opera when she was younger. I thought she had it spot on - almost there for some of the time then.....ouch!

PS - I don't think Meryl Streep's ability to sign out of tune was 'amazing' - I've been doing it for years.

I had intended an early night but started to watch and saw it through to the end. I know a few people like that who firmly believe they are the world's greatest poet, karaoke singer, cook, artist or jam maker. I would never, never say or do anything to disabuse them of their conviction. To do so would be cruel and as they are lovely people, human kindness ensures that no one else mocks them either.

Streep's ability to sing out of tune was amazing!!

Bluebelle, it's not a film I would've paid to see, but as a bit of Sunday night light entertainment it hit the spot.

We/ I watched the film as well. DH sort of did. We had seen it at the local theatre, and they made a good fist if it, but I hadn't seen the film before. So glad I watched it.

I saw the film when it came to the cinema and hated it, good job we re all different

A happy/sad film....and true too!

She sang like Les Dawson played the piano and that takes a lot of musical ability.

And the singing! So 'authentic'!