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One Chance
Directed by
David Frankel
PG-13
2013
1h 43m
Comedy
,
Drama
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and more
6.8
64%
64%
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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 (2007).
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Cast of One Chance
James Corden
Paul Potts
Alexandra Roach
Julz
Julie Walters
Yvonne
Colm Meaney
Roland Potts
Jemima Rooper
Hydrangea
Mackenzie Crook
Braddon
Trystan Gravelle
Matthew
Sion Tudor Owen
Choirmaster
Alex Macqueen
Dr. Thorpe
Miriam Lucia
Signora Fiorentino
Stanley Townsend
Luciano Pavarotti
Di Botcher
Nurse
Jon Wennington
Talent Show Punter (uncredited)
Roy Beck
Audience Member (uncredited)
David Frankel
Director
Justin Zackham
Writer
Michael Menchel
Producer
Brad Weston
Producer
Simon Cowell
Producer
Kris Thykier
Producer
One Chance Ratings & Reviews
Slant Magazine
R. Kurt Osenlund
David Frankel crams his story with predictable developments, yet he matches his subject in spirit, pushing something into the spotlight that, however unlikely, elicits irresistible glee.
RogerEbert.com
Christy Lemire
The goose bumps are undeniable. You may as well just give in.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Steven Rea
Feel-good stories feel good for a reason, and this one is practically operatic.
Boston Globe
Peter Keough
David Frankel's film reduces an extraordinary life to a predictable template of bullying, resolve, success, disappointment, and platitudes - a pattern repeated two or three times until the genuinely moving finale.
New York Times
Ben Kenigsberg
Delivers a screen version of Mr. Potts's life with straightforward crowd-pleasing instincts and more than a dollop of schmaltz.
Film Journal International
David Noh
If you are able to lay aside any reservations about the script and vocal aspects, the film does provide enjoyable enough entertainment.
Reeling Reviews
Laura Clifford
...all about perseverance against daunting odds and proving naysayers wrong while remaining cute and cuddly
Washington Post
Michael O'Sullivan
There's never really terribly much at stake here, except the success of one chubby nerd with dreams of nailing Puccini's "Nessun dorma." But maybe that dream is enough.
New York Post
Sara Stewart
The film is, indeed, a bit pat. Sweet and funny - largely thanks to James Corden in the lead role - it's never particularly surprising.
Blu-ray.com
Brian Orndorf
More of a commercial than an authentic inspection of a man's life.
AV Club
David Ehrlich
It's a film that swears by the golden formula of crowd-pleasing sentimentality: Let viewers laugh at the struggles and share in the triumphs.
New York Daily News
Graham Fuller
"Billy Elliot" fans will likely adore this tale of a sensitive lad misunderstood by his macho dad. Everyone else will find it tepid.
The Dissolve
Mike D'Angelo
The film fictionalizes his life story so aggressively that it's no less (or more) entertaining than the average rom-com.
Village Voice
Chris Packham
The film shoehorns Potts's life story into a familiar underdog template ...
Baret News
Kam Williams
A touching, true tale chronicling a talented troubadour's televised triumphs.
Compuserve
Harvey S. Karten
Poignant and funny tale of a bully victim's revenge.
Los Angeles Times
Annlee Ellingson
A sweet, funny, heartfelt film, and while we may know all along how it all turns out, Paul's signature performance still gives us chills.
TheMovieReport.com
Michael Dequina
Driving the entire film with supreme confidence and effortless presence is a parallel star-is-born story: the performance by James Corden.
Examiner.com
Travis Hopson
The film breezes much too quickly through pretty much every aspect of his life, as if producer Simon Cowell had designed it to be a fill-in episode of one of his many talent-based shows.
The Hollywood Reporter
David Rooney
An utterly formulaic but sweet movie that does what a crowd-pleaser is meant to do.
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Colm Meaney On How He Got Involved
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James Corden On The Effect Of The Film
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David Frankel On How The Story Came About
David Frankel On How The Story Came About
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Alexandra Roach On Auditioning For The Role
Alexandra Roach On Auditioning For The Role
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Mackenzie Crook On This Being A Heartwarming Story
Mackenzie Crook On This Being A Heartwarming Story
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Julie Walters On How She Got Involved With The Film
Julie Walters On How She Got Involved With The Film
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Stanley Townsend On How He Got The Part Of Pavarotti
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