Falling for Figaro

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Falling for Figaro

Released Oct 1, 2021

1h 45m

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From award-winning director Ben Lewin (The Sessions, The Catcher Was A Spy) Falling For Figaro follows a brilliant young fund manager named Millie (Danielle Macdonald, Patti Cake$, Dumplin), who quits her job and ends things with her longterm boyfriend in order to fulfill her dream of becoming an opera singer -- in the Scottish Highlands. She begins intense vocal training lessons with renowned but fearsome singing teacher and former opera diva Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop (Joanna Lumley). It is there she meets Max, another of Meghan's students who is also training for the upcoming "Singer of Renown" contest. The competition between Millie and Max gradually evolves into something different and deeper.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

A movie that offers nothing more than a warm glow, great music and a romance that rises effortlessly above the stereotypical.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 21, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

Although undeniably predictable and unambitious, Falling for Figaro gets by thanks to the excellent actors and a quietly subversive sense of humour. Lumley steals the show, but that comes as no surprise.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 20, 2022

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Falling for Figaro’s story is as predictable as burning dinner before your in-laws’ arrival. But the prosaic beats are offset by Joanna Lumley and Danielle Macdonald’s enjoyable performances.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 18, 2022

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Lynden Barber

Limelight

It’s no surprise that Lumley is absolutely fabulous and will draw most of the audience, but it’s Macdonald who makes the biggest impression.

Jul 25, 2022

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John Serba

Decider

Even if you don't expect much, it may not quite meet your expectations.

Jan 8, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

[It] hits all the predictable beats of a romantic [film] about a woman who goes outside her comfort zone and ends up finding true love. Thanks to a charming performance from Danielle Macdonald, the movie is slightly better than the usual schmaltz.

Oct 14, 2021

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David

Loved this feel good rom-com! Danielle Macdonald and Hugh Skinner have great chemistry. Just what we need as an escape during these times

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/21

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Audience Member

As a vocalist, I greatly enjoyed this Scottish romp with the classic arias of opera! The overly perfectionist teacher & retired diva reminded me of my own vocal lessons from back when I studied music at college. Though this movie was far more enjoyable. A great way to spend a cold & rainy evening, bundled up with some soup & this romcom. Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Audience Member

I gave up pretty quickly, and my wife didn't last much longer. It was bad. The problems: Opera sucks, and so watching a movie in which opera is sung isn't really a fun time. They almost lost me in the opening, in which the main character gazes adoringly at an opera performance, while the insensitive boyfriend sleeps. Honestly, I was with the boyfriend on that one. I also didn't find the lead convincing as the love interest. I think its body positivity or whatever you want to call it, but an obese person with a slim hot partner is just not believable for be. (And I say this as a person who weights more than he would like.)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Dex R

The only thing worse than the script was the voice dubbing. The acting tried to be worse. But it wasn't quite that bad

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Peter K

For those of us who love singing: a total delight! For 90 minutes forgot about the problems of the world and immersed my soul in the music.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Kate T

An unpretentious, uplifting and pitch perfect little film, with glorious music. I can't help but think it deserved much more recognition than it received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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From award-winning director Ben Lewin (The Sessions, The Catcher Was A Spy) Falling For Figaro follows a brilliant young fund manager named Millie (Danielle Macdonald, Patti Cake$, Dumplin), who quits her job and ends things with her longterm boyfriend in order to fulfill her dream of becoming an opera singer -- in the Scottish Highlands. She begins intense vocal training lessons with renowned but fearsome singing teacher and former opera diva Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop (Joanna Lumley). It is there she meets Max, another of Meghan's students who is also training for the upcoming "Singer of Renown" contest. The competition between Millie and Max gradually evolves into something different and deeper.

Director: Ben Lewin
Producer: Philip Wade, Judi Levine, Arabella Page Croft
Screenwriter: Ben Lewin, Allen Palmer
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Southern Light Films, Such Much Films, Black Camel Pictures, 5 Name Films, Particular Crowd
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.8K
Runtime: 1h 45m

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