The Harmonists
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Movie Reviews of The Harmonists
Movie Review: Not so good, but not bad either
Summary: 3 Stars
One of those movies that could not decide whether it was a comedy or a tragedy. Still it is interesting for the somewhat inaccurate depiction of the real life 1920's and 30's German sextet, "The Comedian Harmonists". Anyone wanting to know the real story can refer to Wikipedia or the various websites featuring the group. Many of the songs can be heard on "YouTube".
I won't dwell on the anachronisms and inaccuracies in the movie. Taken as a whole they are not really important. Two things save the movie: the portrayal of the darkening milieu in Germany in the late 1920's and early 1930's and the use of the actual recorded songs of the original Comedian Harmonists. Their songs were and remain real treasures of the genre. The lip-synching is done with typical German skill. The Gerrmans are true masters of that art. To see some of the best of these songs shown in the film in the context of the times is one of those magic tricks that movies perform. It is just a pity that the trick was not performed better.
Movie Review: Ugh - its widescreen
Summary: 1 Stars
The film is great, but I was extremely disappointed because I didn't realize that it is the widescreen version - i.e., it doesn't cover the screen top and bottom. Beware! No wonder it was only $9.99...