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  • 2015
  • R
  • Freestyle Releasing
  • 2 h 2 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Freestyle Releasing
  • 2 h 2 m

Summary In 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 clie...

Directed By: Bernard Rose

Written By: Bernard Rose

  • 2015
  • R
  • Freestyle Releasing
  • 2 h 2 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Freestyle Releasing
  • 2 h 2 m

The Devil's Violinist

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
38
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary In 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 clie...

Directed By: Bernard Rose

Written By: Bernard Rose

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
38
14% Positive
1 Review
43% Mixed
3 Reviews
43% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
38
14% Positive
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43% Mixed
3 Reviews
43% Negative
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75
Jan 30, 2015
It's an anti-romantic biography about a great artist, one whose central themes are basic, but whose energy and execution is irresistible.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 29, 2015
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.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 29, 2015
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.
By Tasha Robinson FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 27, 2015
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.
By Aaron Hillis FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 29, 2015
Ponderously paced and mostly flat in its dramatic effect, this wooden period piece is slow going indeed.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 29, 2015
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.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 29, 2015
The film is proof of both Garrett’s titanic skill at putting bow to string, and his decidedly less accomplished gifts as an actor.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW

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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
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Tagline Fame is desire, love is a curse
Website http://paganini-movie.com/
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Awards

Austrian Film Award, AT
• 2 Nominations

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