Review of A Late Quartet (2012) by Makrtik2 — 14 Nov 2012
A rare film, an ensemble cast (nearly every performance stood out in sharp relief) brings the life of a quartet fading into age, ill health, and the convoluted relationships that are the fabric, ruin, and making of people and the intense musical conversations that evolve over decades of making music together.
There were standout performances by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener. This is a small film, yet with a richness that belies it's lack of an adequate advertising budget, and which stands out singularly against the tide of popcorn sequels and violent mush.
This film ought to see several oscar nominations, but will likely be overlooked.. See it while you can, it is a dying breed of film, that focuses on quality of portrayal, character development, and an keen honesty that leaves you entertained, and like good poetry.
.. with a razor sharp grasp of the intimate relationships that are the musical world of quartets.
This review of A Late Quartet (2012) was written by Makrtik2 on 14 Nov 2012.
A Late Quartet has generally received positive reviews.
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