There's almost no way a film about the loss of a child could be anything but dark. However, "Chorus" goes a bit too far. Currently making the festival rounds, the Canadian drama seems afraid of even the smallest bit of levity. From harrowing beginning to tragic end, "Chorus" has many excellent compelling moments, but could have eased back a bit and been just as effective.
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
There's almost no way a film about the loss of a child could be anything but dark. However, "Chorus" goes a bit too far. Currently making the festival rounds, the Canadian drama seems afraid of even the smallest bit of levity. From harrowing beginning to tragic end, "Chorus" has many excellent compelling moments, but could have eased back a bit and been just as effective.