• Source: Songbird (2018 film)

      • Songbird, also alternatively titled Alright Now, is a 2018 British comedy-drama film written, and directed by Jamie Adams. It stars Cobie Smulders, Richard Elis and Jessica Hynes. The film depicts the story of a rock singer who leaves her music band and enrolls in a university's marine biology program. The film was improvised, and shot in the course of five days.


      Plot


      The plot follows Joanne Skye, a rock musician who once had a promising career as the lead singer of a popular indie band. However, her life takes a turn, and she finds herself struggling in her personal and professional life. Joanne decides to enroll in university, hoping to revitalize her music career and discover a new sense of purpose.
      As Joanne navigates the challenges of student life and tries to find her place in the music scene once again, she undergoes a journey of self-discovery. The film explores themes of second chances, personal growth, and the pursuit of one's passion. Joanne's interactions with fellow students and her attempts to reconnect with her musical roots contribute to the overall narrative of the film.


      Cast


      Cobie Smulders as Joanne Skye
      Richard Elis as Pete
      Jessica Hynes as Sara
      Laura Patch as Kelly
      Daisy Haggard as Olivia
      Emily Atack as Mandy
      Noel Clarke as Larry
      Holli Dempsey as Tara
      Mandeep Dhillon as Susie
      Tara Lee as Hannah


      Release


      Alright Now was released in select theatres in United States, and on video on demand on 7 September 2018. The Film Premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2018 and screened at the Moscow Film Festival the same Year.
      Songbird (2018) was broadcast on Sky Cinema in the UK & Eire.


      Reception


      Andrew McArthur of The People's Movies.com gave the film 3 out of 5. LA Times Critic Kate Walsh noted that "Richard Elis brings a sweetness and humility to his character...he grounds the swirling silliness in a recognisable reality."


      References




      External links


      Songbird at IMDb
      Songbird at Rotten Tomatoes
      Songbird at Metacritic

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