Just perfect...

How sad is this?

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Has there ever been a more thoroughly lovable documentary than Young@Heart? We doubt it, though it would be hard to go wrong when the subject is a choir made up of high-spirited septuagenarians, octogenarians and even a couple of nonagenarians who travel around the world, singing not - as one might logically expect - old standards, but rather modern rock and even punk-rock tunes to wildly-applauding sold-out audiences. Though most of the members of Young@Heart admit to preferring Brahms, Bach, and Rogers and Hammerstein to the likes of Coldplay, the Clash, and Sonic Youth, the enthusiasm and professionalism they bring to their work may belie that assertion somewhat. Plus, it's the dichotomy between the age of the singers and the modernism of the material that gives the group its very special - and salable - raison d'etre.In 2007, British director Stephen Walker went to Massachusetts to document the group's preparation for their latest tour. He shows us how these physically frail but emotionally indomitable old folk manage to forge on ahead, through all their aches and pains and life-threatening ailments, to produce something truly unique and beautiful in the entertainment world. They may not always hit the right note, but their spirits shine through in every number. Yet, Walker doesn't sentimentalize or patronize his subjects. He lets us get to know them as individuals through their histories and their stories. That goes for Bob Cilman, the group's then 53-year-old choir director, as well, a sometimes stern taskmaster with a full heart and an infinite capacity for patience. And an obvious love for his choir members.There's humor, inspiration and heartbreak embedded in virtually every frame of the film, with one scene, in particular - a performance by the group at a prison right after they've learned that one of their members has passed away - that is guaranteed to have you bawling like a baby. It's the rendition of "Forever Young" that tears at the heartstrings in that instance, and it is a haunting solo performance of "Nothing Compares 2 You," performed in honor of another member who dies immediately afterward, that produces the same effect just a few scenes later.But it's when they get on stage that the true magic happens - a symbiotic connection between the performers and their audience that is indeed a wonder to behold.Naturally, given the age of many of the choir's members, the movie ends on a bittersweet note, honoring those who didn't survive till the film's completion and release - most prominently, 93-year-old Eileen Hall, a prominent subject of the film who walks off with the movie and the audience's heart. The movie provides a fitting bit of immortality for this funny, big-hearted and life-affirming woman.All I can say is that if you ever need an instant pick-me-up or a renewal of your faith in humanity, Young@Heart is guaranteed to do the trick.

*Spoiler/plot- 2007, A 80's+ year old group of diverse women and men work and sing in a traveling performance group run by a music master. You see their day-to-day lives in this public endeavor and get to know each member.*Special Stars- Joe Beniot, Elaine Fligman, Eileen Hall, Bob Salvini, and MORE.*Theme- You're only as old as you wish to be.*Based on- Senior citizen Center singing groups *Trivia/location/goofs- Documentary shot in New England.*Emotion- A somewhat unforgettable and charming film covering a extreme age group of retirees that sing in a unique choral group. They sing new hip, rock, and punk songs. And you experience their hard work, triumphs and sometimes the deaths of their singing mates. But, never fear; this film is really an upbeat and up-tempo celebration of life from those people who still have accomplished what they want to do for fun, entertaining others with a lively song and energetic stage performance. This is a tonic for your day's problems and should be seen by anyone with parents of this age range. Don't miss this film!

I didn't know what to expect when I read the label. Some elderly people singing the songs of Coldplay and Jimi Hendrix. OK, sounds like a fun movie. It was without a doubt the most moving movie I've seen as far as I could remember! And I was not at all prepared for that.It makes you stop and really think about life, and what you're doing with it and where it's heading for you.It's uplifting and sad at the same time. The prison scene did it for me. But if anyone reads these comments and are scared away by the words "sad" or "depressing", TRUST ME... you will not regret watching this.I also loved the "music videos". They really helped make this movie enjoyable to watch.My only negative reactions (with the reality, not the film)... and this is definitely a spoiler, was Bob's ego. Especially when playing in front of a live audience. I felt that he should have been either offstage or at least off to the side. I couldn't believe he had a mike and was singing in the front. He just didn't belong there out in front.

I dare anyone in the audience to walk out of the theatre with a dry eye. This documentary will crash through your emotional armor with its insightful look at the power of the human spirit. We are soon introduced to the members of a singing group made of senior citizens who perform rock and punk numbers, adding their own personal touches.In less than two hours, we are treated to emotional, entertaining, and always amusing renditions of tunes by The Bee Gees, The Clash, and Coldplay among others, and everyone of the performances is exuberant, poignant, wonderful, a shot of energy to the souls of the performers and the members of both the screen audience, and most importantly, for those of us sitting in the dark movie theatre.Not everything is a happy moment, though, because we're after exploring the third act in the lives of many on the screen. This is a vulnerable group, people who have lived, in most cases long lives, and there is very little regret expressed by any of the members of the singing group. In fact, they are inspiring us in most cases, and it is catastrophic when it is soon revealed that we could lose so many of them during key moments in the film. Moreover, we are warned, and we are still feel our hearts break, when tragedy strikes.Most importantly, the delivery by each of the performers is coloured by each of those events, and the joy, pain, drama, and conflicted emotions by each of the songwriters comes truly alive as the senior citizens performs. "Fix Me", one of the numbers will probably have everyone in the audience running for the shirt sleeves or an extra napkin to dab an unexpected tear.The documentary explores the sunset in the lives of humans, but it also tells us that life is best when lived fully, with no regrets, appreciating every single minute as it is the last, but never forgetting how frail our existence can truly be. This movie works wonders.