The Devil's Violinist

Name: The Devil's Violinist
Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
Released: January 30, 2015
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 38

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Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: January 30, 2015 | R

Summary: In 1830, violin virtuoso and notorious womanizer Niccolò Paganini (David Garrett) is at the peak of his career, acclaimed throughout Europe. His name alone suggests countless affairs and scandals - which is exactly what his manager Urbani (Jared Harris) is doing his utmost to cultivate, for it is in his interest to market his famous clientIn 1830, violin virtuoso and notorious womanizer Niccolò Paganini (David Garrett) is at the peak of his career, acclaimed throughout Europe. His name alone suggests countless affairs and scandals - which is exactly what his manager Urbani (Jared Harris) is doing his utmost to cultivate, for it is in his interest to market his famous client the best way possible. Only the London public has yet to be conquered. In a plan to lure Paganini to London for his British debut, English impresario John Watson (Christian McKay) and his mistress Elisabeth Wells (Veronica Ferres) risk all they own. Business-savvy Urbani ultimately manages to bring Paganini to the British capital, albeit against his will. And thanks to the rave reviews by journalist Ethel Langham (Joely Richardson), Urbani's strategy works better than he imagined. [Summerstorm Entertainment]… Expand

Director: Bernard Rose

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Musical

Rating: R

Runtime: 122 min

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RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Jan 30, 2015

It's an anti-romantic biography about a great artist, one whose central themes are basic, but whose energy and execution is irresistible. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Jan 29, 2015

First-time actor Garrett is better at conveying Paganini's artistic sensitivity and self-indulgence than his innovative fire. When he picks up the fiddle, though, he speaks with eloquent authority. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Jan 27, 2015

Bernard Rose's elegantly staged but tonally flat biopic embraces the myth, even underscoring Paganini's rising fame, scandalous hedonism, and womanizing as an anachronistic form of rock-star fantasy. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Jan 29, 2015

Garrett’s performance lacks any nuance or fire. When he’s playing, he’s a powerhouse. When he’s talking, he’s a half-presence with a vaguely Tommy Wiseau-esque accent, and sleepy eyes to match. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jan 29, 2015

The film is proof of both Garrett’s titanic skill at putting bow to string, and his decidedly less accomplished gifts as an actor. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Jan 29, 2015

Ponderously paced and mostly flat in its dramatic effect, this wooden period piece is slow going indeed. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Jan 29, 2015

A shallow commentary on how an artist’s talent can be subsumed by the desire for fame and fortune. Or maybe just by the need to make a movie. Read full review

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kalifani

Jul 22, 2015

If you like classical music, play an instrument and like to see hot guys! this is the movie for you!:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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Oibaf

Aug 10, 2021

Ludicrous enough to regret it's a movie, and therefore is "performed" on the screens: Better just listen to the amazing music scores! Above all is better Mr. Garret gets back to the theatres' stages to play his violins...

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