Review of Quartet (2012) by Neville P — 26 May 2013

Billy Connolly is unexpectedly great and touching playing a old man; Maggie is her usual self. Life is full of anxieties, even when we are getting old.

This review of Quartet (2012) was written by Neville P on 26 May 2013.

Quartet has generally received positive reviews.

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By E F (81) on 20 Nov 2014

The actors and the unique premise make this movie somewhat entertaining. But, it seemed to just miss something. Anticlimactic ending…

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By Désirée S (267) on 24 Aug 2014

Good film!! It was engaging, sad, inspirational, and emotional!! The story was great!! The cast was wonderful, especially Maggie Smith…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 23 May 2014

Uninspiring movie about regulars in a retirement home who want to relive their musical talents. The idea is okay it's just not executed very well…

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By Jillian L (290) on 24 Nov 2014

I saw the cast for this and was like Dumbledore and McGonagall are in this it has to be brilliant. But, it was just ok…

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By Lilianetty L (382) on 19 Jul 2014

Brilliant film with stunning cast! The story may be simple (and with cliches) but still is wonderful and the ending is very emotional…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 31 May 2014

Didn't enjoy it the first go around but fell in love with the second time…

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By Steve D (1,011) on 15 Sep 2014

Pauline Collins plays a fantastic role in this with Billy Connolly keeping the one liners nicely slotted into the storey line and to top it…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 12 Apr 2014

I was expecting to like this film, especially with the wonderful cast, but it was dull and depressing and not nearly as funny or enjoyable…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 04 Jun 2014

Very good. Not great but a treat for Anglophiles everywhere. Pauline Collins is outstanding in a very good cast. Four **** stars from this reviewer…

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