Review of Copying Beethoven (2006) by Jessica N — 18 Jun 2010

Interesting perspective on the genius and erratic personality of Beethoven. Fascinating story to accompany the end of B's life. Ed Harris is EXCELLENT!

This review of Copying Beethoven (2006) was written by Jessica N on 18 Jun 2010.

Copying Beethoven has generally received positive reviews.

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By Casey R (170) on 29 Jan 2013

Pretty good movie although it is mostly fictional. It's better than the movie Imortal Beloved which also follows the story of Beethoven…

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By Marc G (404) on 29 Jan 2013

I was so disappointed with this film. Ed Harris performance is the only reason why I added another star. The Film lacks character…

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By Mishlen L (1) on 06 Jul 2014

Bleh. Ive seen better movies. The guy was insane…

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By Eitan A (5) on 29 Jan 2013

Some good and some bad...overall, I enjoyed it. Ed Harris was interesting as Beethoven - some of the dialogue was very well done…

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By Rachel M (709) on 29 Jan 2013

I really want to buy this movie. I had randomly rented it one day and am happy I did. It's not accurate, but still good…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 25 Nov 2013

Has one knockout sequence: the deaf maestro conducting his Ninth Symphony as Anna coaches from the wings…

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By Paul W (1,226) on 03 Aug 2013

Great passion, a spirited female copyist, and an unusual friendship yield the birth of Beethoven's Ninth, or so Holland would like you to think…

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Copying Beethoven is a cinematic masterpiece that early critics have failed to understand and instead critic not on how well the movie was…

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