One Chance
One Chance

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One Chance

2013
Movie
103 min
English

This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users78%
Director: David FrankelGenres: Biography, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

The film tells the true story of Paul Potts, a shy mobile phone salesman from Wales with a terrible singing voice but a heart full of opera dreams. Despite numerous setbacks, including a car accident that injures his neck and a period of unemployment, Paul pursues his passion for singing. He eventually gets his chance to audition for Britain's Got Talent, where his performance stuns the judges and the world.

Critical Reception

One Chance received mixed reviews from critics. While James Corden's performance as Paul Potts was widely praised for its sincerity and humor, many found the film's narrative to be predictable and overly sentimental. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the inspirational underdog story and Corden's efforts.

What Reviewers Say

  • James Corden delivers a charming and heartfelt performance as Paul Potts.

  • The film follows a familiar, feel-good underdog narrative that can feel predictable.

  • It effectively captures the emotional journey and triumph of a hopeful singer.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a heartwarming and inspiring story. Many praised James Corden's lead performance and the uplifting nature of Paul Potts's real-life journey. Some noted that while the plot might be somewhat predictable, the emotional core of the film made it enjoyable.

Fun Fact

James Corden initially turned down the role of Paul Potts three times before accepting it, concerned about his singing ability and the potential for ridicule.

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