Variety
Garrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama.
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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.
2013Rating: MA15+, Strong sex scenes122 minsGermany, Italy
DramaMusicTrue Story & Biography
- Director:
- Bernard Rose ('Mr. Nice', 'Immortal Beloved', 'Candyman')
- Writer:
- Bernard Rose
- Cast:
- David GarrettJared HarrisJoely RichardsonChristian McKay
The Devil's Violinist | Reviews
31%13 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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The New York Times
Even 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.
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The Dissolve
While 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.
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Los Angeles Times
Though 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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The Devil's Violinist | Release Details
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