Calendar Girls Soundtrack (

Calendar Girls Soundtrack (2003) cover

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Rating: 6.90/10 from 28000 votes
Tags: women's institute, knapely yorkshire, women's institute
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Las chicas del calendario
Title in Italiano:

Calendar Girls
Title in Português:

Meninas de Calendário
Title in Français:

Calendar Girls
Title in Türk:

Takvim kızları
Title in Deutsch:

Kalender Girls

Synopsis

Middle aged Chris Harper (Dame Helen Mirren) and Annie Clarke (Dame Julie Walters) are best friends. They spend much of their time at their local Knapely, Yorkshire County chapter of the Women's Institute (WI), whose motto is "enlightenment, fun, and friendship".

Although they like most of the women at the WI (the friendship part), they, but the perceived flaky Chris in particular, hold the way Marie (Geraldine James), the local President, runs the chapter with derision. They find much of what goes on there, especially the monthly presentations, banal and devoid of enlightenment and fun.

Equally as banal was last year's fund-raising calendar, featuring local bridges, which raised a meager £75.60, with this year's proposed calendar, local churches, promising to be even more so.

After Annie's husband John (John Alderton) dies from leukemia, Chris wants the WI to provide a memorial in his memory: a new sofa for the family room at the hospital. The one Chris wants to buy costs nine hundred ninety-nine pounds sterling, which she proposes to raise by changing the fund-raising calendar to one featuring tasteful photographs of nude Knapely WI members.

She got the idea by seeing all around her the notion of the old adage that sex sells. Annie likes the idea as it is analogous to one of horticultural-loving John's last statements about plants being the most glorious in the latter stages of their life, after which they quickly go to seed.

To get the project off the ground, they not only have to convince nine other WI members to pose (December to be a group photograph), but they have to find a photographer they trust that will treat this task as an art project.

Conversely, they aren't sure if they and the calendar will meet with the same contempt from Marie, the national WI organization and their friends and family that they are so trying to change in the Knapely WI, and in the process not only not raise the necessary money, but, in fact lose money instead. or the project in any form may have its own consequences, especially for Chris.

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Calendar Girls
Black Cat Blues
Bert Jansch: Writer
Bert Jansch: Performer
You Upset Me Baby
B.B. King: Performer
Joe Bihari: Writer
Sloop John B
The Beach Boys: Performer
Brian Wilson: Traditional, arranged
Ride Your Pony
The Meters: Performer
Allen Toussaint: Writer
The Way You Do the Things You Do
The Temptations: Performer
Smokey Robinson: Writer
Comin' Home Baby
Bob Dorough: Writer
Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Performer
I Find Your Love (Beth Nielsen Chapman)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Jerusalem (Knapley Women's Club) (Cast)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Funeral
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Fantastic Tits
Patrick Doyle: Performer
March
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Bra's Off
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Sponsorship
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Press
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Letters
Patrick Doyle: Performer
One More Hour
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Jerusalem
Patrick Doyle: Performer
The Way You Do The Things You Do (The Temptations)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
You Upset Me, Baby (B.B. King)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Comin' Home Baby (Quincy Jones & His Orchestra)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Ride Your Pony (The Meters)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Find Another Way (Mornin' Norman)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse De L'Amour (From "Cinderella")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Into The West (From "Into The West")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Harry In Winter (From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
A Little Princess (From "A Little Princess")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Weep You No More, Sad Fountains (From "Sense And Sensibility")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
My Father's Favourite (From "Sense And Sensibility")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Eva (From "Igor")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Wistful Thinking (From "Igor")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Estella (From "Great Expectations")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
I Find Your Love (From "Calendar Girls")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Mrs. Brown's Lullaby (From "Nanny McPhee")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Derive (From "Indochine")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse D'Evette (From "Indochine")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Nouvelle France (From "Nouvelle France")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Sigh No More (From "Much Ado About Nothing")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Wah Wah Piano Suite (From "Wah Wah")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Gosford Park (From "Gosford Park")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
St. Crispins Day (From "Henry V")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Jerusalem (Knapley Women's Club) (Cast)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Bra's Off
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Comin' Home Baby (Quincy Jones & His Orchestra)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Find Another Way (Mornin' Norman)
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse De L'Amour (From "Cinderella")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
My Father's Favourite (From "Sense And Sensibility")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Mrs. Brown's Lullaby (From "Nanny McPhee")
Patrick Doyle: Performer
La Valse D'Evette (From "Indochine")
Patrick Doyle: Performer

User reviews

Brian Garcia
7/10

The soundtrack of Calendar Girls perfectly captures the heartfelt moments between best friends Chris and Annie, conveying a sense of camaraderie and support through the music.

Karen Hall
6/10

The music complements the transformation of the WI members as they embark on the unconventional fundraising project.

Emily Garcia
5/10

The soundtrack of Calendar Girls perfectly captures the essence of friendship and solidarity among the women of the Women's Institute.

George Lewis
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Calendar Girls is a fitting accompaniment to the heartwarming and inspiring narrative of friendship, empowerment, and resilience.

Donna Clark
10/10

The music in Calendar Girls effectively conveys the theme of empowerment and breaking societal norms through its dynamic composition and engaging rhythms. It enhances the narrative of the film, making the journey of the characters even more inspiring and memorable.

Paul Martinez
6/10

The choice of music reflects the themes of empowerment and breaking societal norms depicted in the film.

Emily Brown
6/10

The music sets the tone for the heartwarming moments shared by the characters, like the bond between Chris Harper and Annie Clarke.

Laura Mitchell
6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the humor and lightheartedness of the film's premise, adding a touch of levity to the story.

Sarah Rodriguez
1/10

The choice of music in Calendar Girls often feels disconnected from the narrative, creating a jarring effect that detracts from the overall viewing experience. Instead of seamlessly complementing the on-screen events, the soundtrack feels like an afterthought, diminishing the impact of key moments.

Lisa Smith
6/10

The soundtrack captures the spirit of community and unity as the women come together to support each other in their endeavors.

Brian Walker
7/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the poignant scenes of grief and loss, such as Annie's husband's passing, adding a layer of sensitivity and nostalgia to the storytelling.

Nancy Phillips
6/10

The emotional depth of the score enhances the poignant scenes, particularly those involving the loss of Annie's husband.

Michelle Smith
6/10

The musical compositions create a sense of nostalgia, evoking memories of simpler times and cherished friendships.

Donna Anderson
1/10

The soundtrack of Calendar Girls fails to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' journey. The music feels generic and uninspired, lacking the ability to enhance the storytelling or evoke genuine sentiment.

Donald Taylor
6/10

The diversity of musical styles in the soundtrack adds depth and dimension to the storytelling, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Andrew Martin
10/10

The soundtrack of Calendar Girls perfectly captures the heartwarming friendship between Chris and Annie, with its uplifting melodies and emotional undertones. Each track seems to reflect the deep bond shared by the characters, adding a layer of depth to the storytelling.

Nancy Scott
7/10

The uplifting and inspirational tones of the soundtrack mirror the women's journey of empowerment and self-discovery as they challenge traditional norms and expectations within their community.

Laura Clark
4/10

The instrumental pieces in Calendar Girls come across as repetitive and unmemorable, failing to leave a lasting impression on the audience. The lack of variety and creativity in the musical arrangements makes it difficult to connect with the film on a deeper level, ultimately hindering its ability to resonate with viewers.