Review of Seymour: An Introduction (2015) by Jim P — 28 Apr 2015

Is more about life than music . life as told by a master. A very powerful film.

This review of Seymour: An Introduction (2015) was written by Jim P on 28 Apr 2015.

Seymour: An Introduction has generally received positive reviews.

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By Daniel Krauze (120) for El Financiero (125) on 27 Sep 2018

Whether teaching, reviewing new pianos or demonstrating how he plays a specific piece, Bernstein radiates joy and enthusiasm.[Full review in Spanish]…

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By Planemo S (4) on 21 Feb 2016

A hymn to the transcendent via music. Wonderful. A film to see again and again…

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By Keith H (271) on 23 May 2015

Unique in his own craft. Speaks a language of the divine. Music is universal. Interesting story…

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By Colin Covert (1,936) for Minneapolis Star Tribune (2,416) on 08 Apr 2015

Like a touching master class on living correctly, listening to the charming Bernstein will have you changing keys…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 02 Apr 2015

Don't care for documentaries as a rule, but this one is stirring, heartwarming, magnificent. Don't miss it…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 15 Nov 2015

A nice documentary and great directorial debut from Ethan Hawke who I hopes continues as a director with showing great promise with this movie…

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By Kaori Shoji (86) for Japan Times (198) on 20 Sep 2016

Seymour is intriguing, mainly because it brings together two uniquely talented artists -- Hawke and Bernstein -- and captures them in thought…

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By Richard Von Busack (346) for MetroActive (325) on 26 Mar 2015

A tender counterpoint to Whiplash…

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By Jay Stone (286) for Ex-Press.com (333) on 12 Nov 2015

A lovely, purposefully small movie that just dusts the edges of many deep concerns that Bernstein, now in his mid-80s, is still wrestling with…

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By Joe Williams (923) for St. Louis Post-Dispatch (1,715) on 08 Apr 2015

The movie is more of a character study than a biography, as Bernstein dispenses his gentle wit and wisdom for the camera and for an elite class…

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