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    Written March 16, 2013

    Refreshingly uplifting

    by theohodge

    A wonderful cast of actors (who doesn't love Maggie Smith) who do a beautiful job of reminding all that love is timeless. More than a couple laugh out loud moments,

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 3, 2013

    Wonderful, poignant film!!

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    LOVED this movie. As soon as I saw the previews, I knew this would be top of my list, and it didn't disappoint. Stellar cast, gentle and respectful treatment of aging and the music was glorious!! I especially loved the credits with the special way of presenting many of the performers. For anyone with the slightest interest in music, aging and the human spirit, a must-see!!

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    Written January 27, 2013

    Quartet

    by onekaycee

    You don't have to be an opera lover to enjoy the interaction between the residents and staff at this retirement home for professional musicians. It's a story of hope when you feel you've lost what you thought was important. It shows how valuable friendships are, how easy it is to misunderstand circumstances and the importance of being able to forgive yourself and others It also makes obvious what we all have in common no matter our situation in life - mortality. I loved everything about this movie. The actors, the music and the beautiful location.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written February 19, 2013

    Quartet

    by Vivian Chill

    Terrific! The entire audience clapped at the end. It was warm, and funny.The acting was terrific. Having said that,I'm not sure that people under 60 will fully appreciate the movie.
    Everyone walked out happy and smiling.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 27, 2013

    Quartet

    by bobbie620

    If you like these great Englsh actors and actresses and you enjoy classical music, you will definitely enjoy this movie. If not, then you probably won't.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 26, 2013

    "The Quartet" is a wonderful treat that lingers

    by bethjanelle

    This movie stars the wonderously talented Dame Maggie Smith and Billy Connolly. The setting is a retirement home called Beecham House in the English country side for retired professional singers and musicians. The home and the grounds are gorgeous. The beauty of the setting coupled with the music that is provided throughout the movie by the residents, becomes almost another character in the film. The movie does tackle the harsh aspects of aging and losing health, but it does so with humor and dignity. It follows the classic Hollywood script of having the old gang get together to perform one more time to secure the funding to keep their home open. In the process, the audience is treated to the talents of many of Great Britain's most talents actors, singers, and musicians. This will be a movie that I will cherish and watch over and over again.

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 11, 2013

    Sweet and funny

    by TerpMa

    This is a beautiful piece--visually, musically, and in terms of the fine acting.The theatre was nearly full, and everyone laughed together. Deep laughs of recognition. I noticed quite a lot of gray hair around me, and perhaps this is a virtuoso piece for people of "a certain age."
    The outcome is somewhat predictable--we all know that people get old and frail and eventually die. Less usual is the treatment of the parts of us that live until the end: our love of (in this case) music, and our love for each other.
    The inclusion of actual, older musicians was a real treat.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 3, 2013

    let go! its better than the alternative....

    by pennysale

    Love that line and so believe in this home for talented musicians and singers. In a small theater only a third full and we broke out clapping at the credits. I had tears in my eyes when I saw pictures of the before and after... partly for respect of who they are, remembering some of them and then like me looking so different now that I did not recognize some before the credits. Then, it feels good to laugh at one's self too.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 29, 2013

    Charming story with great actors

    by deb.j.conner

    The movie "Quartet" was a pleasure from beginning to end with touching and funny parts throughout . A lovely retirement home in a former manor house set in the English countryside whose residents just happened to have been some of England's finest musicians, vocal and instrumental, during their respective careers. The story included a long-lost love affair revived and confidence and love of their craft renewed. It was gratifying to witness the characters overcame their fear of growing old and not still being a star. Then seeing the pleasure brought about when they were able to celebrate the composer, the music, love and life as a retired person.
    Loved it, loved it loved it! There is hope as we grow old and change.
    We left the theater with a smile on our faced. Such a charming movie--great actors and performances.
    Go see it, by all means! Very enjoyable and encouraging.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 3, 2013

    Comedy Drama at its best

    by alanhighleyhighley

    My wife and I are British (Scottish, actually) senior citizens, living in Albuquerque NM. Thus, we are very familiar with the main (senior citizen) stars, especially Billy Conolly who is about the same age as me. Brilliant directing by Dustin Hoffman. Marvellous plot, cast and script. I recommend this movie to all who appreciate British humour (note spelling!).

    Alan E. Highley

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 27, 2013

    Almost great

    by no explosions please

    Charming story well acted with great musical scenes. Verging on cliche'ed I felt it went for laughs when drama and poignancy would work. Cast was excellent. Well played. I normal enjoy Billy Connolly but this was not a good part for him. I wished that someone other than. he had been cast. Still a nice movie in spite of that. Pity the ending was rather like Billy Elliot,
    The location for the movie was perfect. A stately English Country home and landscape. Made we want to be there.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 4, 2013

    Quartet

    by csander66

    Fantastic story, with great people in roles they worked perfectly. Dustin Hoffman directed the Quartet extremely well. Wonderful setting which made it all the more realistic. The whole cast was wonderful and giving the cameos of them at the end was a tribute to their talent and years of work. Hope it gets some Oscars.

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    Written February 19, 2013

    Quartet

    by ssmirsky

    I found this movie to be one of the rare joyful movies since the players were retired singers and musicians. It had moments of sadness redeemed by pure happiness. The performances were fantastic and I would recommend the movie to anyone, particularly those above 25.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written April 21, 2013

    wonderfully filmed

    by pollytnjc

    I loved the scenery, the photography, the acting, and the humor. I thought it was a bit draggy from time to time, and predictable. But that was ok with me because the charms of the movie outweigh a few slow moments and predictable end. Using actual performance artists (retired) in the movie was terrific. How talented they all are! And the scene where Maggie Smith is walking in the woods with her former love, coming upon a young couple who immediately exclaimed they were "not doing anything" and Maggie says "neither were we" was a great little nod between generations. I love to see these amazing actors doing such fine work.....give me more!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 19, 2013

    Doesn't Disappoint

    by peluke3741

    It?s good to see a movie about aging that doesn?t revolve around dying. This movie is really about aging gracefully. Dustin Hoffman did a great job casting this movie. Using some of the original stars in the film was a nice touch. Of course, Maggie Smith never disappoints. The scenery is lovely and the music and cinematography are an added bonus.

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nazriahmadeus quartet at GSC Mid Valley, 9pm. The one that was directed by Dustin Hoffman, played by the man who sued God.

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FerEcheva Just watched "Quartet" Dustin Hoffman's first movie in a director role. Very recomendable.

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jemca88 Loved The Quartet. Amazing cast. Great work Mr Hoffman #thequartet

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kpjsavage Watched Dustin Hoffman's Quartet last night. What a great piece of English (black) comedy directed by an American! Thanks DH.

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cristianoloschi Watched Dustin Hoffman movie Quartet last night. Didn't like it. Not a drama, not a comedy and with, what felt like, an over the top acting

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