Review of The Red Violin (1998) by Affendie I — 11 Nov 2008

See the journey and survival of a priceless violin painted from blood... a beautifully made movie...

This review of The Red Violin (1998) was written by Affendie I on 11 Nov 2008.

The Red Violin has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jared G (220) on 24 Jun 2013

The most exquisite of instruments with a fantastic story behind it…

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What do you do when the thing you most wanted, so perfect, just comes? --- Charles Morritz (Sam Jackson)…

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By Jamie S (442) on 27 Oct 2012

An exquisite story of love, talent, lust, sorrow, and life in this story about a violin living throughout the course of hundreds of years…

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By Khaled M (496) on 09 Dec 2012

Intriguing, well acted, and well edited. Worth your time…

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By Shari R (25) on 10 Dec 2014

Follows the lives of those who owned the red violin. From its maker to the auction block…

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By Kat S (303) on 24 Dec 2012

With fantastcally structured story telling this film really makes an ensemble of plot points come all together at just the right time…

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By Abby J (32) on 23 Nov 2012

Love this movie. One of my all-time favorites…

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