Review of A Late Quartet (2012) by Todd G — 16 Nov 2012
A personable and easily relatable story that is held high by an exhilarating cast. Walken holds the center of this ensemble work.
The metaphors of music and life play back and forth and the sadness and desperation of Beethoven's late-life work is highlighted both in performance and in portrayal. Life changes unstabalize a quartet that have been playing together for 25 years and we see Hoffman's character breaking out of his shell, Keener's character refusing to continue with unhappiness and Ivanit's character finally find passion (with forbidden fruit).
Never too dark, this fascinating examination of relationships finally maturing after years in stasis is well told and fits the talents of the cast like a song. Walken is particularly impressive in a non-comedic role as the only one mature enough to accept the life changes without crashing into desires that add to everyone's conflict.
This review of A Late Quartet (2012) was written by Todd G on 16 Nov 2012.
A Late Quartet has generally received positive reviews.
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