The Red Violin

1998 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Music / Mystery / Romance

36
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 73% · 41 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 91% · 25K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.6/10 10 35184 35.2K

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Plot summary

300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.

Top cast

Samuel L. Jackson as Charles Morritz
Jason Flemyng as Frederick Pope
Greta Scacchi as Victoria Byrd
Sandra Oh as Madame Ming
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1.07 GB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 18
2.4 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
23.976 fps
2 hr 10 min
Seeds 21

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by aw-6 9 / 10

priced acquisition

Just saw this film at the local film festival and it lived up to the hype and more. The music was incredible and considering I gave up learning the violin after Grade 1, I've found new respect and love for the music they produce. Just felt swept away by the music from the child prodigy, the gypsies and the English virtuoso.The story was reminiscent of The Yellow Rolls Royce with the main protagonist now being a violin. I thought it was obvious why and how the violin is red but the revealing scene still drew gasps from the audience. So is the violin cursed consequently or just an innocent instrument of fate.Wonderful way of introducing each chapter via the Tarot Cards and ending each through a prospective bidder at the auction. Initially, I was discontented with Samuel Jackson's character and his eventual prized acquisition but I realised that this is not the end but in fact, another beginning. If the instrument had landed up with somebody of relevant ties, it would mean the story has come full circle and it's time to wrap up. This ending actually serves to continue the story - well done!
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Reviewed by Jess-24 9 / 10

emotional

this movie, like a book of short stories, can hook you once and annoy you the next. The segments follow a violin for 3 centuries obviously shooting for a wide range of settings, thus a wide range of stories and characters. But they are all much different. The Red Violin will be rewarding for those who pay attention, and a pain for those who don't, because the transaction of the violin from person to person isn't smooth, whoever is not willing to pay attention should steer clear. I definitely recommend it to all big movie buffs, because those willing to see it, should. I really enjoyed Don Mcellars work before, and this is no different. Some segments, like 'Vienna' are very enjoyable and sad (in a good way, like bambi's mom getting shot) well some like 'Oxford' are dark and depressing. You may not leave thinking it's spectacular, but ya gotta respect it. Thumbs up.

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