Falling for Figaro

If you are a fan of opera, you are going to love this film.

Danielle MacDonald, who plays Millie gives a brilliant performance in this light comedy/romance who gives up a ludicrous career to go to a small, insignificant village in Scotland to pursue her dream of becoming an opera singer.

It left me feeling saturated up to my ears in opera and loved every minute of it.

Wonderful Scottish scenery, straightforward plot, slightly stereotypical locals. Joanna Lumley is memorable if only for her dragged through a hedge look. I'm enjoying heroines who are not stereotypical in appearance and personality. A couple of twists along the way, not too predictable, beautiful music. Comfort food.

For opera buffs this is a pleasure to watch and listen to. If you don't like opera then you will be disappointed as there is a lot of singing (and, after the first few lessons, pretty good singing too). The storyline is solid if mostly predictable though there is a good twist at the end.

Shining performances from the ever wonderful Joanna Lumely, Hugh Skinner and Danielle Macdonald. You can't help but get drawn in and ultimately lost in the story and music of this film set against the glorious Scottish countryside. Enjoy!

I've never been a big fan of opera as it's really long and never in english. This movie delivers the best of opera in sound bits we can handle...the pieces they perform are not only surprising but moving.

It also helps that it's just a good movie overall with good acting and a compelling storyline. Not only that it is the quintessential definition of a romantic comedy where the romance is uniquely played out in performance and the comedy comes naturally.

If you're looking for something relaxing and for sure entertaining, don't hesitate. Watched it again...too much fun!