"The Red Violin" movie - Page 2

Charlie Bernstein · November 8th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Liked it, but the end was a little disappointing. I was really wanting SLJ to break the pattern and end the curse, but he fell right into it. So it was like the last frame of a comic book or a cartoon - "Oh, well, here we go again!"

On the other hand, that means we get a sequel...............

bluesfordan · November 8th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Fans of Josh Bell probably already know about this, I read it and was flabbergasted.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...040401721.html

Hockey Rocker · November 8th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesfordan

Fans of Josh Bell probably already know about this, I read it and was flabbergasted.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...040401721.html

Great article. Thanks for that.

I'll bet if he played on the West Side of Central Park, by the museum, things would've turned out a little differently. I'm loath to measure musical taste from a rush hour DC crowd. Great piece though. Thanks again.

jas468 · November 9th, 2007, 01:31 AM

Add me to the list of people who love the movie. I saw it in a dollar theater years ago, then got the video and later the DVD of it. It made me fall in love with the violin once more and see it for the instrument it is.
I took lessons as a child and I wish I would have stayed with it. The guitar lured me away at a young age though.

0racle · November 9th, 2007, 02:46 AM

And waddayaknow, SLJ never said MF once...in fact, never even raised his voice. Now I know it was an indie film, because he doesn't bring his 'A' game unless he's gettin PAID.

Just kidding folks...this really is an outstanding movie, especially for anyone who loves instruments as we all do. Just like many of you, I have often wondered about the travels of a well played instrument throughout the years, and I have contemplated where my beloved guitars will go when I am gone. Although this has very little to do with the movie itself, it is definitely an interesting sub-plot...

Any thoughts ?

Teleblooz · November 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM

This is one of my favorite films ever, though I can understand that it might not be to everyone's taste. I've gone through 3 copies now because I keep lending it to people "You've gotta see this!" then forget who I lent it to. I've gotta find another copy one of these days.

November 9th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#45 (permalink)
0racle Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 200	I watched it again last night... And waddayaknow, SLJ never said MF once...in fact, never even raised his voice. Now I know it was an indie film, because he doesn't bring his 'A' game unless he's gettin PAID. Just kidding folks...this really is an outstanding movie, especially for anyone who loves instruments as we all do. Just like many of you, I have often wondered about the travels of a well played instrument throughout the years, and I have contemplated where my beloved guitars will go when I am gone. Although this has very little to do with the movie itself, it is definitely an interesting sub-plot... Any thoughts ?

November 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM	#46 (permalink)
Teleblooz Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 418 22 Photos	This is one of my favorite films ever, though I can understand that it might not be to everyone's taste. I've gone through 3 copies now because I keep lending it to people "You've gotta see this!" then forget who I lent it to. I've gotta find another copy one of these days. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men play the banjo" http://www.myspace.com/chrisleonhard

November 8th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#41 (permalink)
Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 2,611	Liked it, but the end was a little disappointing. I was really wanting SLJ to break the pattern and end the curse, but he fell right into it. So it was like the last frame of a comic book or a cartoon - "Oh, well, here we go again!" On the other hand, that means we get a sequel...............

November 8th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#42 (permalink)
bluesfordan Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 498	Fans of Josh Bell probably already know about this, I read it and was flabbergasted. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...040401721.html

November 9th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#44 (permalink)
jas468 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 63 Posts: 243	Add me to the list of people who love the movie. I saw it in a dollar theater years ago, then got the video and later the DVD of it. It made me fall in love with the violin once more and see it for the instrument it is. I took lessons as a child and I wish I would have stayed with it. The guitar lured me away at a young age though.