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63 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Starring: Janet McTeer
  • Summary: Janet McTeer stars as turn-of-the century musicologist Dr Lily Penleric, and unlikely heroine whose earthy, unstoppable drive leads her to musical, personal and romantic discoveries -- as she uncovers remarkable songs, dances and beats of the heart in the Appalachian mountains. (Lions Gate Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Frank Lovece
    90
    In a film mercifully free of the usual warm and fuzzy movie sentimentality, director Maggie Greenwald and her fine cast shatter most hillbilly stereotypes.
  2. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    60
    For the most part, it's when the women do the singing -- that Songcatcher really comes alive.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    30
    A good subject has been ill-served by Ms. Greenwald's cliched script and clumsy direction.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. KathyO.
    10
    Simpy very well written.
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  2. RobertW.
    10
    This is a truly awesome film the likes of which I have not seen before. The film portrays such a deep seated belief that this is how it happened wherever the folk song collectors worked whether it be in the appalachian mountains or in deepest english rural communities. A must keep film for all enthusiats of traditional song. Robert Berry, Wiltshire Folk Arts, England.… Expand
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  3. MeganF.
    2
    Music was good, extra unnecessary and inappropriate additions.
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