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Garrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama.
Full reviewBiopic on Italian violinist and composer, Niccolo Paganini (played by violin star David Garrett), who rose to fame as a virtuoso in the early 19th century. The title derives from the myth surrounding Paganini, alleging that he played so well he must have sold his soul to the devil. From Bernard Rose, director of Immortal in which Gary Oldman played Beethoven.
Garrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama.
Full reviewEven if, like me, you're a sucker for men with tossable hair and precision eyeliner, you can't help noticing that "The Devil's Violinist" is hysterical - and possibly historical - hooey.
Full reviewWhile his story follows the Amadeus arc along meticulously precise beats, it still lacks a sense of shape, or a sense of stakes, to go with its pounding melodrama.
Full reviewThough his dramatic performance is somewhat too mild, classical-pop violinist David Garrett brings an electrifying musical authenticity to the lead role in "The Devil's Violinist."
Full reviewThe Devil's Violinist is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store.
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