Review of The Red Violin (1998) by Keegan S — 06 Nov 2007

A must see. One of the best movies ever made!

This review of The Red Violin (1998) was written by Keegan S on 06 Nov 2007.

The Red Violin has generally received very positive reviews.

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Like the immaculate instrument it follows, The Red Violin is a piece of filmmaking fully refined by the hands of someone who believed in the…

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By Jared G (220) on 24 Jun 2013

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