Review of The Red Violin (1998) by Anna F — 27 Aug 2008

Very beautiful and moving story performed in several different languages.

This review of The Red Violin (1998) was written by Anna F on 27 Aug 2008.

The Red Violin has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ken Q (1) on 12 May 2014

I really enjoyed The Red violin. The symbols of the tarot cards and the color red of the violin, very interesting. Great storytelling…

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By Janik B (12) on 24 Mar 2013

The music is so touching and love the script…

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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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By Abby J (32) on 23 Nov 2012

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

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By Frances H (1,591) on 19 Dec 2012

A unique plot line-the life of a musical instrument instead of a person, beautiful score played by the virtuoso Joshua Bell,breathtaking cinematography,and…

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 20 Sep 2013

Well made but I just didn't understand how the violin linked the stories…

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