Joyful Noise

...will go over best with those who show up hugely eager for it to be exactly what it looks like, and to tell them exactly what they want to hear.

They say strange things in this Georgia-set diva duel over the hearts and larynxs of a gospel choir.

Actor-turned-director Todd Graff actually knows what he’s doing. He has good instincts for cornball populism...

Dolly Parton, left, Queen Latifah and a host of other talented singers provide fantastic music throughout the film.

...peppered with just enough southern sass, to make it work.