Beethoven Lives Upstairs
by David Devine
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Actor: Albert Schultz, Fiona Reid, Illya Woloshyn, Neil Munro, Paul SolesDirector: David Devine
Brand: Koch International
Cinematographer: David Perrault
Producer: David Devine
Editor: Rik Morden
Producer: Richard Mozer
Producer: Terence Robinson
Writer: Heather Conkie
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Live, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 51 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-03-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: CHILDREN'S GROUP INC.
Product features:
- BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Movie Review: Let's get the Beethoven facts straight...
Summary: 5 Stars
First, kudos to the reviewers of "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" who understand the difference between entertainment and a biography. They, as I, appreciated:
* how the creators of this fine movie were faithful to Beethoven -- his music, his tantrums with the maid (REALLY DID HAPPEN), his "half nudity" (REALLY DID HAPPEN) and his explosive temperament (REALLY DID HAPPEN).
* the creators applied snippets of his beautiful music to illustrate the drama, comedy et al of not only Beethoven's personality, but the movie's plot as well.
* Neil Munro's uncanny characterization of Beethoven. Of the Beethoven movies out there (Immortal Beloved, Copying Beethoven), Munro's Beethoven was spot-on. His body type, face, expressions, personality, all were as if he lifted them from Beethoven biographies.
* the creators' full respect for Beethoven. Beethoven himself took pride in being "fiery". And yes, he was a cool guy: He loved kids and animals, all of nature. He despised the aristocracy ('though he needed them) and anyone who didn't appreciate music as art.
Now, a slap on the head to the detractors. THE MOVIE IS ENTERTAINMENT. It is NOT a biography. It has just so much time to tell one-tenth of Beethoven's story that will appeal to kids and not lose their interest. The movie cannot possibly contain all of Beethoven's works! And if you don't like the "maid violence" and his so-called nudity, I gotta say: It must be tough living with your head in the sand. This movie has all the drama, comedy and APPROPRIATE realism that's suitable for kids. If you don't like the bare-minimum reality of his life, scrub your kids' eyeballs clean and crawl back into your hole. Sheesh.
As a Beethoven researcher of more than 20 years, I must say that "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" is the MOST accurate portrayal of Beethoven that I have ever seen. The other movies mentioned are embarrassments to a sublime composer and gifted man. (His sister-in-law as his lover??? When he really despised her for taking his brother away from him and called her a slut in court? Yeah, Ok).
And by the way: "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" entertains the adults as well! You don't need to be a kid to enjoy it. Now, THAT's entertainment!
Summary of Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Based on the best-selling and award-winning Classical Kids CD, Beethoven Lives Upstairs was hailed upon its original release as "a video masterpiece" by the Boston Herald and "the best family film to appear in a long time" by the Ottawa Citizen. The television special has been seen on HBO, PBS, CBC, the Family Channel and YTV and the home video has sold more than 250,000 copies in North America. Based in part on historical fact and featuring more than 25 beautifully-performed excerpts of Beethoven?s best-loved works, Beethoven Lives Upstairs presents the great composer as a hero for today?s children.Similar DVD Movies
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