Hunky Dory

Name: Hunky Dory
Director: Marc Evans
Released: 2011

Synopsis

Musical film about the trials and tribulations of an idealistic drama teacher as she tries to put on the end of year show.

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The Hollywood Reporter
When rehearsals finally give way to full, unconventional production numbers, it's hard to imagine any way Hunky Dory could get much better.
60
The Guardian
Marc Evans's Hunky Dory is sentimental, sweet-natured and daft as a brush.
60
Village Voice
Hunky Dory isn't blazing any trails, but if you're not wholly burned out by the genre and/or look back fondly on the Glam era, you'll find musicals haven't yet completely gone to the (diamond) dogs.
50
The Playlist
As emblematic of the film’s general indifference as anything is Driver’s central, perfectly fine performance.
50
Observer
The result is not without a few moments of exhilaration, although the overall effect is more like the Bard of Avon meets "Glee."
50
Slant Magazine
Director Marc Evans's monotonous style keeps the film earthbound.
42
The A.V. Club
It’s too broad in both its humor and its melodrama, and there are so many narrative threads that none of them aside from Driver’s really get their due.
40
Empire
There's lo-fi charm in the musical numbers and heartfelt turns from the young cast but the story drifts along without offering much that we haven't seen before.