Review of The Devil's Violinist (2013) by Chuntse T — 02 Jul 2015

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

This review of The Devil's Violinist (2013) was written by Chuntse T on 02 Jul 2015.

The Devil's Violinist has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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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 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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By Cristina O (13) on 17 Jan 2015

The music is just breathtaking, the story is weird and for what I've read it's somewhat far from the truth but it's really interesting and well done…

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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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