Copying Beethoven
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Movie Reviews of Copying Beethoven
Movie Review: "Building bridges for the future's music "
Summary: 5 Stars
"Copying Beethoven" describes properly the last stage in Beethoven's life, since the premiere of his his Ninth Symphony in Vienna May 7, 1824.
Holland `s marvellous camera depicts us the hard relationship of a young aspirant to composition Anna Holtz who makes use of the nearness of the great composer to work with him as copier of his works. Thence, we will witness the terrible solitude, despair of the brilliant genius, his acidic relationship respect his good for nothing nephew Karl who just visited him to request borrowed money to cancel his debts of game and nothing else.
The extraordinary artistic profile of Agnieska Holland (The best female director of the world, to my view), the mesmerizing performance of Ed Harris may be the best achievement of his career until now and the sensitive acting of Dianne Kruger (one of the most beautiful actresses of the cinema) make of this film an absolute must have, even you are not a musical dilettante.
Recommended without hesitation.
Movie Review: Understanding God!
Summary: 5 Stars
Five thumbs up/*****
Do you want to really KNOW Ludwig van BEETHOVEN?
Rent or buy "Copying Beethoven" the 2005, 104 minute masterpiece with Ed Harris and Diane Kruger.
This cinematic adventure is undoubtedly the BEST rendition of van Beethoven (in any media-form) I have ever experienced;...and, I have seen and heard many, many....
Agniesyka Holland's [Hungarian] cinematic-gift to us, reveals van Beethoven's clear understanding, insight, obedience and love for God....His true dedication to be God's instrument [something not possible of his own].
In van Beethoven words [quoted]"music is the closest thing to God.... and to be a composer of music is to be in communion with the Almighty: an enormous, frightening priviledge beyond all comprehension....and certainly NOT to be ever wasted!"
For all Catholics, and especially those in-love with van Beethoven, this film must be asorbed into one's being as well! Music burned within him: van Beethoven knew God!
Movie Review: Unexpected gem!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me get to the point. I am a very serious DVD collector. I have over 2,000 DVDs in my collection at present. I try my hardest to watch each and every DVD that I buy. I must admit that "Copying Beethoven" was one of those DVDs that did not get my interest even though I had bought it. After I bought it, the DVD sat on my shelf for about two years. I watched the other DVDs and passed on "Copying Beethoven" time and time again. Finally, finally I said to myself I need to watch it and decide if I wanted to keep it or sell it. I was stunned by the magnificent acting, photography of this unexpected gem. I'm not a favorite of classic music but I was mesmerized by this production. It was one of those unexpected surprises. I truly enjoyed this delight. Ed Harris and Diane Kruger were marvelous in their roles.
Treat yourself to this movie!
Movie Review: Rediscovering the Old Master
Summary: 5 Stars
Ed Harris and Diane Kruger make this historical, fictional account of Beethoven "doing" his 9th Symphony come alive with emotion, with reality, and with an understanding of life in the early 19th Century. When the movie reached its apex highlighted by the formal presentation of the 9th, I found myself wiping away tears of joy! What an event! Harris and Kruger make their characters bond in a lasting friendship based on mutual respect for each others skills and abilities. I gained respect and knowledge watching Beethoven work his way through his growing deafness. If you love perfection in character development, this is your movie! If you love classical music at its best during this special era, this is your movie!Movie Review: Ed Harris Reigns, Diane Kruger Blooms
Summary: 5 Stars
This is such an extraordinary movie that I watched it twice and then ordered it from Amazon as a permanent part of my library.
Ed Harris moves into the very top ranks of male actors. He is nothing less than brilliant, an Oscar on steroids. Diane Kruger is utterly lovely and talented and surely a rising star of great importance and nuance.
The music is devastatingly perfect, there is so much life in this movie that I am inspired.
"The vibrations are God's breath. Music is God's message."
Totally, utterly, wonderful in every respect.