Clickonline writes: "Alongside the naturally emotional sight of watching a frail old lady singing ‘True Colours’ to the love of her life, Song for Marion finds its true strength in the presence of living legend Stamp. He works hard to preserve the negative aspects of his character for far longer than you would imagine in this type of film, resisting the positive energy of teacher lady Gemma Arterton and stropping around like a surly child."
Box Office Buz says: The director of London To Brighton, one of the best British films ever made, makes his first PG-rated film with Song For Marion, a heartfelt comic drama about Terrence Stamp's grumpy old man trying to put a brave face on Vanessa Redgrave's Marion's soon departure. Stamp's Arthur is a bit of a negative fella. He smokes and drinks and berates Marion's seniors singing group for being a bit silly, but when Marion gets some bad news, Arthur starts having to help her in their group. As band leader Elizabeth, Gemma Arteton, sees a glimmer of hope in Arthur, she tries to persuade him to join in with the group, but as a conflicted soul with many issues, not least his son Christopher Ecleston not having the best relationship with him, singing's not on the cards.
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There may be the odd bum note but Williams’ film is largely on song and full of genuine, heartfelt emotion. Stamp’s masterclass in melancholy is something to behold.
