Quartet

This is the directorial debut for legendary actor Dustin Hoffman.  This is the story of a home for retired musicians.  Every year on  October 10th, the musicians put on a concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday.  This year, there is an issue because the well-known diva Jean (Maggie Smith) is now a resident and she is the ex-wife of Reggie (Tom Courtenay).  Reggie and Jean's friend Wilf (Billy Connolly) and Cissy (Pauline Collins) provide hilarious and sometimes heart-breaking comic relief.

If you combine talented British actors/actresses and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the square, this movie is the spark of their union.

The talent of the cast is so large that Dustin probably didn't have to direct much, just enjoy the ride which it seem all the cast did enjoy.

Be sure to watch the end credits for pictures of the supporting actors/actresses next to their performing career picture; I thought that was a beautiful touch.

I give this two thumbs up in an thumb standing ovation.