Joyful Noise
March 2012
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Guy Lodge
[A] mostly sweet-natured rehash of 'Sister Act 2' by way of 'Glee'...
Colin Covert
"Joyful Noise" is a sort of Wal-Mart movie, not exactly trendsetting but a decent enough offering for the heartland.
David Edelstein
You'll find yourself rolling your eyes, but you'll have more fun if you try to roll them in time with the rollicking numbers.
Eric D. Snider
Has the good fortune of being acted with enthusiasm by a very appealing cast, or else it would be completely unbearable instead of just mundane.
Richard Roeper
This movie is a cloying, over-the-top, cheesy sing-a-long that makes "Glee" seem subtle.
Glenn Kenny
[It] bears almost all the liabilities one gets from current studio product, including bloating.
Critic reviews
Colin Covert
"Joyful Noise" is a sort of Wal-Mart movie, not exactly trendsetting but a decent enough offering for the heartland.
David Edelstein
You'll find yourself rolling your eyes, but you'll have more fun if you try to roll them in time with the rollicking numbers.
Eric D. Snider
Has the good fortune of being acted with enthusiasm by a very appealing cast, or else it would be completely unbearable instead of just mundane.
Richard Roeper
This movie is a cloying, over-the-top, cheesy sing-a-long that makes "Glee" seem subtle.
Glenn Kenny
[It] bears almost all the liabilities one gets from current studio product, including bloating.
Peter Travers
Lots of talented young singers decorate the scenery, notably Jeremy Jordan who has vocal and acting chops that shine even in this bucket of Glee Goes Gospel cornpone.
User reviews
Uplifting movie The movie was well done and the young actors were excellent. Before viewing the movie, I thought it would be bad with Dolly Parton but she did a good job. All the movies I have seen with Queen Latifah are uplifting.
Great movie.... This movie was great that you I would watch it again 2ma.... I cried a little bt laughed a lot.. It downloaded great on my nice n quick...

Ummmm Ok I won't be harsh and judge others peoples taste as someone has done so here. BUT I will say personally, this movie was ALL OVER THE MAP! LOL SOrry!!! We could have bypassed the cussin and aired this on ABC Family! I did NOT enjoy this movie at ALL and I hated to say it seeing that some of my favorites were in this one. We all have to do a bad one every now and again.
Expected better Nothing Godly about this movie. VERY predictable. just a mess, can't believe all the good ratings some people just settle for anything and are easily pleased
Horrible! Blah! I thought this would be a cute heartfelt movie! It was horrible!
Entertaining.. Surprisingly entertaining!! Would definitely watch again! Nice overall vocal talent.
I love this movie Was amazing I bought the songs couse I liked. but was really wonderful I like movies like this. and how work queen I like,it. How the guys sing too
Not one Christian song Was disappointed. All worldly music. Nothing genuinely Christian. Plus it had too many sinful things in it. The whole premise was sinful. Its sad to see this represented as Christian. No wonder this world don't really believe.
Joyfull noise Very uplifting very good gave excelents on the insight of shareing & careing I loved it
Joyful Noise This movie is the best I've ever seen! I must say I've watched it over 20 times. I even went to buy it on Blu-Ray!
great move! I used this movie in my class room to inspire my class, they loved the new music and wanted to use the Higher arrangment for our end of the year concert. Very pleased with this movie and the musical arrangments.
joyful noise This movie is one.of the best movies in my opinion because it has comedy and much more and plus jeremy jordan who plays randy is hotttt.but who ever.sees this movie will blown away
Cast and credits
Actors | Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan |
Producers | Michael Nathanson, Joseph Farrell, Catherine Paura, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove |
Director | Todd Graff |
Writers | Todd Graff |
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Audio language
English (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
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Run time
117 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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