Why oh why did you have to mention "Les Choristes" hengcs? Sorry but that's one film that I hope I never have to endure again... 

Back to the film in question "Orchestra Seats", unfortunately I didn't get the same glow from it as hengcs did, it isn't as sickly as that film that should never be mentioned again or, dare I say it, "Joyeux Noel". It is however very safe, slightly amusing, lightweight and comes as no surprise that it was the French Oscar selection.

A multi-stranded ensemble piece revolving around Jessica (Ccile De France) with quite a well known French cast and Sydney Pollack. The film comes across as a mix of Amelie without the style and Bon Voyage (without the war). 

Orchestra Seats is sadly indistinct and so frothy that it doesnt leave any real lasting impression, I doubt Ill remember much of it in a few days time.

One thing that may jog my memory though is the rather inept editing during the climax of the film, the scene shifts from art auction to opening night of the play to the orchestral concert with very little effort to make any form of connection between the scenes or to try and smooth the transition. 

Recommended as light entertainment for its fun approach to life and its little problems but thats about all. Dont expect any real depth, or to find me rushing out for the dvd.

Cheers Trev.

R2 dvd is due to be released by Optimum Releasing in June.