| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Brenda Blethyn | ... | ||
| Jane Horrocks | ... | ||
| Ewan McGregor | ... | ||
| Philip Jackson | ... |
George
|
|
| Annette Badland | ... |
Sadie
|
|
| Michael Caine | ... | ||
| Jim Broadbent | ... | ||
| Adam Fogerty | ... |
Bouncer
|
|
|
|
James Welsh | ... |
Bouncer
|
|
|
Karen Gregory | ... |
Stripper
|
|
|
Fred Feast | ... |
Arthur
|
|
|
Graham Turner | ... |
LV's Dad
|
|
|
George Oliver | ... |
Pawnbroker
|
|
|
Virgil Tracy | ... |
Loan Advisor
|
|
|
Dick Van Winkle | ... |
Money Lender
|
The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father's old records in her room and in the process driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father's ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Shirley Bassey. One evening LV is overheard by one of her mother's loathsome boyfriends, the disastrous dead-end talent scout Ray Say, who recognizes her innate talent and realizes this is his last big chance for the glittering prizes. Gambling everything Ray Say forces LV to appear at a local run-down, seedy night club run by Mr. Boo. As preparations for the big event proceed apace LV meets the equally shy Billy, a pigeon-racing telephone engineer and they form a tentative, gentle friendship. The big night finally arrives and everything is in readiness, the band, the club and even a big agent from London, but what about LV? Written by Mark Smith <[email protected]>
A slightly twisted film about a brutally shy young lady (LV), an overbearing cliche come to life mother, a slime ball agent and (of course) a slightly odd, yet kind hero(?) figure played by none other than Ewen McGregor, Little Voice is well worth the rental fee.
This movie is absurd, dark, funny, dramatic and at times heart wrenching. A little compassion will get you a long way towards enjoying it. The roles are played very well by talented actors, engrossing you in their turbulent little world.
If you like your films off the wall, this is the movie for you. If you prefer only mainstream Hollywood stuff, stay away!