Starring: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters, Colm Meaney, Mackenzie Crook, Valeria Billelo
Director: David Frankel
Producer: Simon Cowell, Michael Menchel, Kris Thykier, Brad Weston
Writer: Justin Zackham
Music: Theodore Shapiro
Cinematographer: Florian Ballhaus
Editor: Wendy Green Bricmont
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Running Time: 103 minutes
Rated: M15+
What an enchanting film from Britain! One Chance follows the true story of Paul Potts (Corden), a shy, humble, bullied phone shop assistant who also happens to be a passionate and extraordinary opera singer. With his heart set on pursuing his dreams of one day lighting up the stages with his belting vocals, Paul faces a series of small fortunes and massive set-backs before he reaches his most famed status as a competitor in the hit reality TV show, "Britain's Got Talent". This film is funny, sweet, inspiring and honest. I loved how there were several 'hero' moments throughout the film, only to be closely followed by moments of malignant fate. The two main female characters, Paul's mother (Walters) and his wife (Roach) play integral parts in Paul's inspiration to continue fighting for his dream and, on a personal level, I loved them! Great female characters. Like most British films, One Chance knows how to dance between the drama and the comedy of life, from the tough father who 'just doesn't get it' to the eccentric best friend who is always good for a laugh. If you're in a slump and need a pick-me-up, or just like feel-good films, then I highly recommend you give One Chance a go.
