Review of Seymour: An Introduction (2015) by Planemo S — 21 Feb 2016

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

This review of Seymour: An Introduction (2015) was written by Planemo S on 21 Feb 2016.

Seymour: An Introduction has generally received positive reviews.

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By Amelia T (101) on 18 Apr 2015

Honestly the best documentary ever. & the most touching film I've ever watched…

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By Jack T (264) on 13 Oct 2016

Allows a look into the life of a concert pianist turned instructor who shares the beauty of music intertwined with love of life…

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By Elaine D (27) on 27 Mar 2015

Sane, clean and perfectly put together, this film is a quiet rebellion against vulgarity and sensationalism so prevalent in today's entertainment…

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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 Gary Thompson (1,554) for Philadelphia Daily News (1,596) on 27 Mar 2015

It's a nice movie, full of musicians talking of their love of the art form - you'll be enthralled, believe it or not, listening to a couple…

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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 Greg H (425) on 15 May 2016

The most important thing that music teachers can do for their pupils is to inspire an emotional reaction, not just for the music, but more…

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By John M (4,356) on 04 Apr 2015

Absolutely fantastic!! Full of deep understanding of human emotion through music- life itself as understood through music…

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By Martha G (87) on 29 Mar 2015

Seymour is charming. I enjoyed this look into his world and his insights on music and life…

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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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