A Late Quartet

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  • Opened November 2, 2012 (Limited)
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • R | Language and some sexuality
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 16+. More on child suitability

  • On the eve of a world renowned string quartet’s 25th anniversary season, their beloved cellist, Peter Mitchell (Christopher Walken), is diagnosed with the early symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. When Peter announces he wishes to make the upcoming season his last, his three colleagues find themselves at a crossroad. Competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. Robert Gelbart (Philip Seymour Hoffman), the quartet’s second violinist, announces his desire to alternate chairs with first violinist Daniel Lerner (Mark Ivanir), after years of sacrifice and peacemaking for the benefit of the group. Robert’s wife, violist Juliette Gelbart (Catherine Keener) has a particularly difficult time grappling with the tragic diagnosis, as Peter has served not only as a colleague, but as a dear father figure since childhood. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, Mark Ivanir, Imogen Poots, Madhur Jaffrey, Liraz Charhi, Wallace Shawn, Anne Sofie Von Otter
  • Director: Yaron Zilberman
  • Genres: Drama, Music/Performing Arts

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Music Personified!

by pedsarq

This movie has many layers. First, there's the music. The setup of the story, the pace, and the drama that ensues is all related to the pace of Beethoven's favorite String Quartet, one of his late...

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Introspective and enjoyable

by anooshig

Wonderful acting and very enjoyable. Great introspective film showing the pitfalls of too much familiarity and connection when working closely together in a group. Don't miss it....

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A Late Quartet

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One word- Flawless . Go see it!...

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New York Post
| Lou Lumenick

Walken was largely typecast in quirky roles as a result of playing the title character's brother in "Annie Hall," so it's something of a delightful irony that 35 years later, Walken finds his most rewarding role leading a terrific ensemble in what amounts to one of the best Woody Allen movies that Allen wasn't involved in making. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

A Late Quartet does one of the most interesting things any film can do. It shows how skilled professionals work. Read full review

75
Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

Grace notes abound in A Late Quartet, a small, shining gem of a movie that works its way into your heart with insinuating potency of music. Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

For those willing to enter this world and pay attention, A Late Quartet provides distinct and uncommon satisfactions. Read full review

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Mark Ivanir, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "A Late Quartet."