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The Devil's Violinist

2013 [GERMAN]

Action / Biography / Drama / Musical

85
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten31%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled45%
IMDb Rating6.0103607

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Jared Harris Photo
Jared Harris as Urbani
Joely Richardson Photo
Joely Richardson as Ethel Langham
Olivia d'Abo Photo
Olivia d'Abo as Primrose Blackstone
Helmut Berger Photo
Helmut Berger as Lord Burghersh
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870.96 MB
1280*720
German 2.0
R
24.000 fps
2 hr 2 min
P/S 0 / 1
1.85 GB
1920*1080
German 2.0
R
24.000 fps
2 hr 2 min
P/S 0 / 3

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by matthewssilverhammer3 / 10

Message: classical artists were just like rock stars.

Only Amadeus made this point with more intrigue, curiosity and complexity than this movie could even imagine. The devil motif is somehow both too veiled and too blunt, wasting an unmotivated Jared Harris, who all but twirls his own mustache. The musical performances are quite cool, but far too rare; if you're gonna hire a real violinist, maybe ask him to do more playing and less dramatic emoting.

Reviewed by rabit818 .4 / 10

It could be better

The minute Brad Garret turned towards the camera, acting alert went off and it was a giggle moment for me. Should I proceed or pass? I hanged on until Jared Harris shows up as Urbani. For all intents and purposes, Harris hammed it up just right which makes it an interesting watch. The pace of the film is good. Bernard Rose, the director probably knew the shortcomings of the lead actor. The under age love interest, Andrea Deck as Charlotte Watson, does not help either. There is no chemistry between her and Paganini. I'm surprised to see Joely Richardson on this production. On paper, it probably sounds good for these actors. What Brad lacks in performances with dialogue, he made up for the performance scenes. It was electrifying, obviously an homage to Jimi Hendrix.

Over all the production design looks good with the exception for a few SyFy worthy digital effects. But I am willing to ignore it.

Overall it is an OK classical musician's biography best suited for the super hero generation.

Reviewed by cowboyerik10 / 10

Absolute Brilliance, perfect snapshot, not to be missed

I waited a month for my copy and as it was not a USA region, watched on a large laptop. I am sure I did not get the full impact of the big screen and can imagine the full glory of the production. This movie title is not to be missed. It's the first of it's kind and a tribute to musical style long lost and resurrected as surely only David can provide. From my perspective as a learned musician he is the only modern living choice to play the part. While at times the movie may seem dark and perhaps entirely to brief considering the Paginini lived to be in his 50's, I think it's the correct snap shot. If you have an inclination to go back in time and witness musical history, this movie is for you.

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