Joyful Noise (1:58) 2012

Joyful Noise is receiving poor reviews from the critics. And yes, the storyline could be a taken from a made for television movie. And yet, there are five very good reasons to see this movie and take the family along. The six reasons are: Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, the two teenagers, the gospel music, and a wonderfully affirming scene between Queen Latifah and her son, Walter, a teenager on the autism spectrum. Set in a small Georgia town with a high unemployment rate, the high note is the local church's choir led by Vi Rose Hill (Queen Latifah).  G.G Sparrow (Dolly Parton) signs in the choir and is also a big financial supporter of the church. Vi Rose and G.G. get along like oil and vinegar, their relationship is further strained by G.G.'s grandson, Randy, coming to live with her. Randy is attracted to Vi Rose's  sixteen year old daughter, Olivia. A bigger outside pressure further strains the personal strains all the way around when the choir is selected to complete in the Joyful Noise Competition in Los Angeles. Will the choir members be able to work together in order to place first in the competition? This film is a joyful, feel good delight.