The Devil's Violinist
Biopic 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.
- Director:
- Bernard Rose ('Mr. Nice', 'Immortal Beloved', 'Candyman')
- Writer:
- Bernard Rose
- Cast:
- David GarrettJared HarrisJoely RichardsonChristian McKay
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressGarrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama.
The New York Times
pressEven 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.
The Dissolve
pressWhile 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.
Los Angeles Times
pressThough 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."
Variety
pressGarrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama.
The New York Times
pressEven 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.
The Dissolve
pressWhile 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.
Los Angeles Times
pressThough 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."
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