SummaryIn 1830, violin virtuoso and notorious womanizer Niccolò Paganini (David Garrett) is at the peak of his career, acclaimed throughout Europe. His name alone suggests countless affairs and scandals - which is exactly what his manager Urbani (Jared Harris) is doing his utmost to cultivate, for it is in his interest to market his famous client the be... Read More
Directed By:Bernard Rose
Written By:Bernard Rose
The Devil's Violinist
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Generally Unfavorable
38
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4.6
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
14% Positive
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43% Mixed
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3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Jan 30, 2015
75
It's an anti-romantic biography about a great artist, one whose central themes are basic, but whose energy and execution is irresistible.
Jan 29, 2015
60
First-time actor Garrett is better at conveying Paganini's artistic sensitivity and self-indulgence than his innovative fire. When he picks up the fiddle, though, he speaks with eloquent authority.
Jan 29, 2015
40
Garrett’s performance lacks any nuance or fire. When he’s playing, he’s a powerhouse. When he’s talking, he’s a half-presence with a vaguely Tommy Wiseau-esque accent, and sleepy eyes to match.
Jan 27, 2015
40
Bernard Rose's elegantly staged but tonally flat biopic embraces the myth, even underscoring Paganini's rising fame, scandalous hedonism, and womanizing as an anachronistic form of rock-star fantasy.
Jan 29, 2015
30
Ponderously paced and mostly flat in its dramatic effect, this wooden period piece is slow going indeed.
Jan 29, 2015
30
A shallow commentary on how an artist’s talent can be subsumed by the desire for fame and fortune. Or maybe just by the need to make a movie.
Jan 29, 2015
30
The film is proof of both Garrett’s titanic skill at putting bow to string, and his decidedly less accomplished gifts as an actor.
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67% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
Jul 22, 2015
10
If you like classical music, play an instrument and like to see hot guys! this is the movie for you!:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Aug 10, 2021
3
Ludicrous enough to regret it's a movie, and therefore is "performed" on the screens: Better just listen to the amazing music scores! Above all is better Mr. Garret gets back to the theatres' stages to play his violins...
Production Company:
- Summerstorm Entertainment
- Dor Film Produktionsgesellschaft
- Construction Film
- Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
- ARTE
- Bahr Productions Inc.
- Film House Germany
- Sky Deutschland
- Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF)
Release Date:Jan 30, 2015
Duration:2 h 2 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Fame is desire, love is a curse
Awards
Austrian Film Award, AT
• 2 Nominations
