Joyful Noise

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Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star in this funny and inspirational story of music, hope, love and renewal.
  • Starring: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton
  • Directed by: Todd Graff
  • Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
  • Release year: 2012
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star in this funny and inspirational story of music, hope, love and renewal.
Starring: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton
Supporting actors: Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan
Directed by: Todd Graff
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
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Release year: 2012
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some language including a sexual reference
ASIN: B007HNPOSQ
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 13, 2012
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some language including a sexual reference
  • Production Company: Alcon Entertainment, Farrell Paura Productions, Gospel Truth Pictures, O.N.C. Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Conyers, Georgia, USA | Dallas, Georgia, USA | Decatur, Georgia, USA | Fairburn, Georgia, USA

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4.0 out of 5 stars
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“ I enjoy watching the movie with my family. ” happyface  |  68 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Jeremy Jordan, Keke Palmer, Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton - there are good singing voices in this movie. ” Katrina L. Burchett  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Starting 2012 off right!! March 26, 2012
By mellowhaven
Format:DVD
This movie was so inspiring that I went out and bought the soundtrack and told all my friends and acquaintances about it. We need more movies like this !! The message was inspiring and the music awesome!! If you love gospel music , you'll love this movie. It brought back memories of when I used to sing in a choir and made me want to join again.
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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "The Story of the Duelling Divas!" March 7, 2012
By Terry Richard TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
Dolly Parton made her first film in 20 years in "Joyful Noise", a movie filled with music, love, young romance and a great on-screen war between two of music's most beloved singers Dolly and Queen Latifah.

The film opened in January, 2012 and became a box office hit making nearly $31,000,000 as of March 7, 2012. Critics and fans of both Dolly and Queen Latifah have enjoyed the movie tremendously. The film comes to BluRay and DVD formats on May 1, 2012.

The story deals with a woman named G.G. Sparrow whose husband (played by Kris Kristofferson) recently dies. Upon his death G.G. believes she will lead the Church's Choir until she is told the congregation has decided that Vi Rose Hill (Queen Latifah) would be better suited for the job. That is when the war starts between these two dames with insults, name-calling and a fabulous food fight scene which takes place in a restaurant that took two days to film.

There is also a young romance brimming between G.G.'s grandson and Vi's daughter that is both emotional and touching.

The music to the film is produced by none other than Mervyn Warren who did the music for the "Sister Act" movies as well as "The Preacher's Wife". Both Dolly and Queen Latifah show off their vocal prowess and the young leads played by Jeremy Jordon and Keke Palmer are first-rate singers. The soundtrack became a certified hit and the music is simply outstanding. Dolly herself wrote three songs including the beautiful "From Here To The Moon And Back", a song she wrote for her real-life husband.

The Blu Ray will have a slew of bonus features including the featurettes "Spotlight on a Song: Dolly Parton's 'From Here To The Moon And Back'", "Inspiration of Joyful Noise", "Make Some Noise", "Leading Ladies", extended songs and a digital version of the movie for download.

In March, 2012 Dolly Parton talked with a Singapore newspaper about how she and others involved with "Joyful Noise" were disappointed with the film's box office performance. Dolly stated, "The movie was not as big as we hoped it would be. But you go into every project hoping it's going to be a hit. Of course, not everything is. Sometimes your shocked, sometimes your surprised, sometimes things that you don't think will be that big turn out to be a big hit. And it was a joyful time for me."

Special features include interviews with the cast and crew.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Movie of Music!!! March 19, 2012
By SavedbyJesus2005
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This movie was awesome! I enjoyed every minute of it! I loved the music, the story line, and Dolly's and Queen Latifah's feud during the movie! It has a cute, sweet ending and it had me wanting more! I immediately went out and bought the soundtrack and it hasn't left my car! I can't wait till the Blue Ray/DVD release so I can add it too my collection! I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute...
This was a very cute and funny movie...loved watching it and I still watch maybe once a week with my other favorites. A great pick me up when you need a good laugh.
Published 1 day ago by Patrick Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful Noise
I chose this rating because I loved the movie. It has good singing, acting, and the overall message of the movie kept me captivated.
Published 2 days ago by Music Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Luv this movie!
When I'm feeling down, I pop this movie in, & it cheers me up! The actors are phenomenal in this movie! So glad Amazon carried it!
Published 3 days ago by Carol Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT MOVIE
i really loved this movie and had to own it and bought the audio cd too. love the storyline and love all the music in there! the actors are all spectacular! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Honey Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifitng movie
I bought this movie because I wanted to hear Jeremy M. Jordan sing, but it was so much more than I expected. Read more
Published 4 days ago by P Bornheim
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
it's hard to find good clean entertainment. Love the choirs, could have listen to more music. Need more of this type of entertainment
Published 10 days ago by Evelyn mash
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
this musical was off the chain and so good and pleasant to watch and the actors were great. The new guy WOW!!!!
Published 11 days ago by Joan A. Quinn
4.0 out of 5 stars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah Make A Joyful Noise!
The best part of this movie was the music: gospel, rock, country, it was all there. Dolly Parton looking a little bit more "nipped and tucked" as she even admitted in the movie is... Read more
Published 18 days ago by prairie woman
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Dolly and Queen and Jeremy are great. Loved the music and talent from everyone in this movie. A great terrific movie and one the whole family can enjoy. Inspirational!
Published 21 days ago by Rosie T.
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT I EXPECTED
With the theme of the movie being getting the church choir in competetion you would not have thought there would be the foul words that were in this movie. Read more
Published 22 days ago by T. B. Sisco
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