Review of Quartet (2012) by Debra J — 18 Feb 2013

Dustin Hoffman does a very good job as a director.

This review of Quartet (2012) was written by Debra J on 18 Feb 2013.

Quartet has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Nell T (1) on 18 Jun 2015

Lovely story of old age, regrets and lives lived fully. A bit slow and sentimental but it has lots of soul and an amazing cast…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) on 31 Aug 2014

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By Lilianetty L (382) on 19 Jul 2014

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By Movieguys (703) on 12 Apr 2014

Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut Quartet is beautifully shot and the acting is on the good side, but the story is tedious, the movie is painfully…

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Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut - at the impressive age of 75 - with this very English slice of life…

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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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These are familiar themes: aging, jealousy, regret, repentance. But the dialogue is sprightly, and so are the performers…

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By Oscar P (119) on 12 Nov 2014

Great movie. Love Maggie Smith's role. Maybe I need to find a retirement community like that :-)…

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The movie, like the play it's based on, is more about reminding audiences that talented people are often still talented in their later years…

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