Biopic on Italian violinist and composer, Niccolo Paganini (played by violin star David Garrett), who rose to fame as a...
Biopic on Italian violinist and composer, Niccolo Paganini (played by violin star David Garrett), who rose to fame as a virtuoso in the early 19th century. The title derives from the myth surrounding Paganini, alleging that he played so well he must have sold his soul to the devil. From Bernard Rose, director of Immortal in which Gary Oldman played Beethoven.
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31 %13 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
45 %289 reviewsAudience score rating
"Garrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama."
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Variety
Variety"Even if, like me, you're a sucker for men with tossable hair and precision eyeliner, you can't help noticing that "The Devil's Violinist" is hysterical - and possibly historical - hooey."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"While his story follows the Amadeus arc along meticulously precise beats, it still lacks a sense of shape, or a sense of stakes, to go with its pounding melodrama."
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The Dissolve
The Dissolve"Though his dramatic performance is somewhat too mild, classical-pop violinist David Garrett brings an electrifying musical authenticity to the lead role in "The Devil's Violinist.""
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Could have used some Ken Russell-style pizzazz."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterThe Devil's Violinist | Details
- Runtime
- 122
- Genre
- Drama, Music, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- Germany, Italy
