Review of The Devil's Violinist (2013) by Jonathan B — 18 Jan 2016

Of course, loved the musical performance from David Garrett, as Niccolo Paganini. But that was about it.

This review of The Devil's Violinist (2013) was written by Jonathan B on 18 Jan 2016.

The Devil's Violinist has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chuntse T (9) on 02 Jul 2015

Different. It seems the story it has nothing to do with the real Paganini... but it is still a good movie…

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By Maryann Johanson (2,701) for Flick Filosopher (2,694) on 03 Feb 2015

A hilariously histrionic depiction of 19th-century superstar violinist Niccolò Paganini's rise to fame, far more Monty Python than Mozart…

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By Marcus H (243) on 27 Mar 2016

Excellent movie- for those of us unfamiliar with Paganini this is a great representation of his life, music, and impact on violin performances…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 29 Jan 2015

First-time actor Garrett is better at conveying Paganini's artistic sensitivity and self-indulgence than his innovative fire…

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By Kathy L (63) on 10 Apr 2015

I give it 4 just for the fabulous soundtrack…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 20 Apr 2015

Mind numbingly bad. Where do I begin. EVERYTHING was terrible! Yikes. How does a movie like this get made…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 01 Feb 2015

Only a good good good musician has to play this character, Paganini was and would be the best as Garrett is OUR Paganini of our times…

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By David Noh (869) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 29 Jan 2015

The latest classical-music legend to have his life trashed-again-by a cheaply sensationalistic movie, this famed fiddler deserved way better…

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By Jhuan D (17) on 11 Apr 2014

I'm so sorry this film were so dull. If it weren't for David Garrett's enchanting playing…

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