In a dreary English seaside town, one of it's timid inhabitants, known as LV (Little Voice), mourns over her dead father and obsesses over his record collection by singing along to his favorite performers. Her rare talents for emulating the dulcet tones of Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Shirley Bassey are soon discovered by her dominant mother's boyfriend, a small-time showbiz agent. Their attempts to propel her to stardom are at first successful when the local town gets to see her perform. However, LV is soon wise to their selfish intentions and withdraws from performing again, thus forcing an emotional showdown between the three.
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Distributor Notes: Little Voice
World-class stars Michael Caine (HANNAH AND HER SISTERS), Brenda Blethyn (SECRETS AND LIES), and Ewan McGregor (STAR WARS: EPISODE I, BLACK HAWK DOWN) deliver acclaimed performances in an inspirational story about a painfully shy young woman and how the power of music leads her to an amazing transformation! A hopeless introvert, "Little Voice," (Jane Horrocks, TV's ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS) can only manage to express herself by singing in the timeless voices of Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and others. But once her eccentric mother's (Blethyn) new boyfriend -- a sleazy talent scout (Caine) overhears Little Voice's incredible crooning, he'll do anything to drag the recluse into the spotlight and make her a star! Cheered by critics everywhere -- don't miss your chance to enjoy this truly exceptional motion picture!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Costume Designer
Lindy Hemming: Costume Designer, BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
Director of Photography
Andy Collins: DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein: Prod./Screenwriter/Director
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein: Film producer
Music Supervisor
Bob Last: MUSIC PRODUCER/SUPERVISOR
Production Designer
Don Taylor: Production designer
Executive Producer
Stephen Woolley: Producer, BACKBEAT (1994), BUTCHER BOY (1998)
Review 1:
"...Brenda Blethyn hits every strident note..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.4D 12/24/1998
Review 2:
"...You will certainly come out of the theatre loving Horrocks..."
Source: Premiere
p.33 12/01/1998
Review 3:
"...[Featuring] Horrocks' superb singing..."
Source: Total Film
p.98 10/01/1999
Review 4:
"...A fairy tale, a psychodrama, a teen romance, a showstopper musical and a vulgar comedy so broad it threatens to burst from the screen..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.38050 01/??/1999
Review 5:
Rating: A- - Recommended
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.133 08/20/1999
Review 6:
"...[Featuring a] miraculous performance given by Horrocks....[She] goes right to the heart of a deeply intimidated person, and then transforms her..."
Source: Box Office
p.136 11/01/1998