Plot
The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- "Britain's Got Talent".
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 5.8/10 (760 voted)
Critic's Score: 51/100
Director: David Frankel
Stars: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters
Storyline
The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- "Britain's Got Talent".
Cast: James Corden -
Paul
Alexandra Roach -
Julz
Julie Walters -
Yvonne
Colm Meaney -
Roland
Mackenzie Crook -
Braddon
Valeria Bilello -
Alessandra
Trystan Gravelle -
Matthew
Sion Tudor Owen -
Choirmaster
Jemima Rooper -
Hydrangea
Alex Macqueen -
Dr. Thorpe
Miriam Lucia -
Signora Fiorentino
Stanley Townsend -
Pavarotti
Maria Del Monte -
Alessandra's Grandmother
Duccio Camerini -
Alessandra's Father
Luca Fiamenghi -
Gerhardt
Trivia: Katy Perry was offered the role of Julie-Ann, but declined. See more »
Goofs:
In an establishing aerial shot captioned "Port Talbot 1985", the M4 Briton Ferry Viaduct elevated section can be seen. This section of the M4 motorway was not completed until 1993. See more »
User Review
Author:
Rating: 10/10
I saw the film One Chance prior to it's official USA opening, at the
Aspen Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic applause and
cheering from the audience. Although I am a long-time fan of its
subject, British operatic tenor Paul Potts, it is not just "good if you
like Paul Potts" but really, really good for anyone. Tony-award winner
James Corden is excellent as Paul Potts, as is the rest of the cast,
and the film is a first-class production all round. It is heartwarming
and inspirational--and humorous--as it tells the story of a man who was
born with an immense talent but bullied all his life for being
"different." It is full of gorgeous music and full of romance as it
follows the story of Paul and his wife, through difficulties--almost
unbelievable, except it's true--that almost forced him to give up his
dream, until it all came down to just One Chance to make his dreams
come true. I would give it more than "two thumbs up" if I had more
thumbs!
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