Choir master Carvelle (Dustin Hoffman) recognises the talent possessed by Stet (Garrett Wareing).
Avengers: Boychoir (M)
103 minutes
Rating: 3 stars
With all the special effects and high drama that often accompany movies these days, it is refreshing to enjoy a story that is just about the story.
In this case, Boychoir is about the story and the music.
It is a fascinating tale of a young orphan boy who has a special vocal talent.
With a biological father who has money but very little interest in him, Stet (Garrett Wareing) is sent to a special boarding school - the American Boychoir school.
An outsider among many privileged children, 11-year-old Stet does what he does best, he rebels.
He doesn't know if he will be able to fit in with the tightly-run operation that is the music school or the boys who attend.
Choir master Carvelle (Dustin Hoffman) is a brilliant but distant leader and while he doesn't nursemaid Stet along, he can see the incredible talent the boy possesses.
Carvelle and the entire school are wanting to increase their profile and desperately seek to make it to the big events but they know they will need someone of Stet's ability to make it there.
But there is no way soloist Devon (Joe West) is going to let Stet move in on his territory.
He has worked hard for his leading role and he'll defend it at whatever cost.
With the help of music teacher (Glee's Kevin McHale), Stet is able to slowly bridge the gap that existed when he first joined the school and his moment of truth arrives.
The magic of Boychoir is in the music.
Angelic young soprano voices carry some amazing tunes throughout the movie.
There is no doubt that these young lads are not just aspiring actors, they are gifted musically and we are the lucky recipients of their stunning music.
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