Synopsis
After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.
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Cast
- Brenda BlethynMari Hoff
- Michael CaineRay Say
- Ewan McGregorBilly
- Jane HorrocksLV
- Jim BroadbentMr. Boo
- Annette BadlandSadie
- Philip JacksonGeorge
- Adam FogertyBouncer
- Fred FeastArthur
- Graham TurnerLV's Dad
Recommendations
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New Times (L.A.)
This terrific movie manages to invest kitchen-sink realism with the soul of a fairy tale. - 90
Film.com
Little Voice is that rarity, a filmed adaptation of a stage play that actually works. - 80
Chicago Reader
Many of the elements in this story about a woman who's nearly eclipsed by her overbearing mother are all too familiar, yet the combination is utterly charming. - 80
Village Voice
The show that Horrocks puts on when she finally takes to the stage is more than worth the wait. - 75
Christian Science Monitor
The movie is often as raucous and seedy as its less-attractive characters, but it gains power from inventive acting and poignant touches. - 75
USA Today
Engagingly offbeat. [4 December 1998, Life, p.13E] - 63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Ultimately, Little Voice comes to us from an indeterminate place that is no longer the theatre but not quite the movies. Let's call it music videoland -- best just to sit back and enjoy golden-oldie tunes belted out by a quicksilver mimic. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
Actress Jane Horrocks is so good in this drama that you'll hardly notice -- or care -- that the rest of the film isn't quite up to snuff.
