Obviously, the singing here is gorgeous and authentic and deeply felt. But it's also a remarkable bit of storytelling: We learn so much about each and every character's different relationship with George through the reaction shots.
Wow. It's a fine moment in the film. I get tearful to watch it, and I'm not a guy who cries at all. The wife is perplexed because it's a side of her husband that she hasn't seen- that's how I take it anyway.
Fun fact: Alessandro Nivola skimmed past the part of the script where his character sings a hymn, and he didn't notice it until they were preparing to shoot the scene. He only had a couple of days to learn and rehearse it, and his singing is recorded live on the set (the film's budget didn't allow for it to be recorded in a sound studio later).
@redrosestoo Scott Wilson plays the father in this movie. He is seated at the table, watching his son sing. It's a very good film, and my favorite, and well worth checking out.
redrosestoo, you're definitely right! I probably made a mistake reading the credits. Scott Wilson is much older, which doesn't go to say he can't sing, but he doesn't probably do so in this movie. I uploaded this clip because it shows very clearly how a american emphasises some words in the song. That doesn't come natural when you're from Yurp.
This movie has the most genuine representation of Christian evangelical church culture in North America I have seen.
Obviously, the singing here is gorgeous and authentic and deeply felt. But it's also a remarkable bit of storytelling: We learn so much about each and every character's different relationship with George through the reaction shots.
What a beautiful scene!
Beautiful. Such a wonderful film!
Can't watch our listen to this without crying like a baby. God is so good. 💗 Peace to everyone.
Oh please. 🙄
Wow. It's a fine moment in the film. I get tearful to watch it, and I'm not a guy who cries at all. The wife is perplexed because it's a side of her husband that she hasn't seen- that's how I take it anyway.
Yeah, she's surprised that he can sing.
Fun fact: Alessandro Nivola skimmed past the part of the script where his character sings a hymn, and he didn't notice it until they were preparing to shoot the scene. He only had a couple of days to learn and rehearse it, and his singing is recorded live on the set (the film's budget didn't allow for it to be recorded in a sound studio later).
Did he really sing so beautiful
I LOVE this scene. Just out off nowhere, we're treated to a beautiful hymn.
That hymn and the way it's rendered here always brings a tear to my eye.
The movie was not that great, but this rendition of the hymn was a gem.
This gives me chills up the spine every time.
amen
Same here. It's a beautiful song and so well performed. I really enjoy the harmonizing.
Heavenly singing! wonderful!
I'm not religious but this slaps
The song is an invitation. Please accept!
oh my god/ he is so amazing///and he has so amazing eyes
@redrosestoo Scott Wilson plays the father in this movie. He is seated at the table, watching his son sing. It's a very good film, and my favorite, and well worth checking out.
My favorite version of this beautiful song :) Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas. Friendly greetings from Slovenia :)
Merry Christmas to you from Missouri!
Thank you for posting! Saw the movie for the first time today and loved Nivola's voice with the hymn.
He has a beautiful voice
beautifully sung and beautiful lyrics
im partially in love
Was that his voice? Wow
redrosestoo, you're definitely right!
I probably made a mistake reading the credits. Scott Wilson is much older, which doesn't go to say he can't sing, but he doesn't probably do so in this movie.
I uploaded this clip because it shows very clearly how a american emphasises some words in the song. That doesn't come natural when you're from Yurp.
Scariest movie I've ever seen
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Not all stresses on words in hymns are "natural" or representative of native speech--not in America OR Yurp. Even "a american" can see and hear that.
Well...what's that? hand in your pocket while singing....
Anyway , very beautiful song, especially with several voices.