Review of Quartet (2012) by Brian K — 11 Mar 2013

Predictable but light. Maggie Smith leads an all star cast including the hilarious Billy Connelly steals this "home for retired musicians" Dustin Hoffman directorial debut.

This review of Quartet (2012) was written by Brian K on 11 Mar 2013.

Quartet has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tony P (976) on 15 Dec 2014

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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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