i find this movie to be extremely delightful . i be bias i suppose . i happen to adore kathy bates . i find her sing an added pleasure . she have a very nice voice . m bat play grace beasley . the film take you from her doledrums married life in chicago to england and the home of her recently murder singing idol victor fox . there she meet his three survive uppity sister . she also discover that victor leave behind a male lover and dirk simpson . the story lead you on to some surprisingly comedic and heartwarming situation a grace and dirk develop a true fondness for each other and after an initial rather rude rejection and on his part . they return to chicago where they team up with grace pint size and hilarious daughter in law and maudie and to find the serial killer who murder victor . everyone in the picture do a fine job . particularly enjoyed julie andrew and lynn redgrave and barry manilow . this movie be fun . it make you cry . the music be absolutely charm . other poster here who find problem with any part of this movie and just do not have a clue .