Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

Starring Meryl Streep as Florence, this "Based on True Events" bit of historical fiction tells of a New York socialite who has the hobby of opera singing.  She is no good of course, but she surrounds herself with people who (deceive?) her into thinking otherwise.

Also starring Hugh Grant as her husband, who plays his type of the loving/unloving husband.  Simon Helberg steals the show as Cosme, the knowning accompanist.

When Florence gets the idea to perform at Carnegie Hall on her own dime, the plot evolves into a bit from The Producers, so bad it must be good.  Florence would be a hit on YouTube today.

* * * of 5



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