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Written January 28, 2013
A Hiigh-Quality Quartet!

by Greighor

What a rare pleasure these days: a fillm with first-rate acting, writing and direction, about actual people. The multi-generation gap between seniors and teenagers is played with complete respect for both - how often do we see that nowadays? The locale is a delight - I want to live in that house. And there's music everywhere, all the time. A first-rate chamber piece. Highly recommended.
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Written March 16, 2013
Quartet

by DrBilly2

Wonderful movie with great performances by Billy Connolly and Maggie Smith. Dustin Hoffman should get a nod for best director. This movie will make you smile.
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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.
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Written March 8, 2013
Love a Quartet

by jm10410kief

I loved this movie. It was very well directed and many of the actors/segments were downright funny. We laughed often. There's nothing not to love about Maggie Smith and I really liked seeing the journey of a former great star having to deal with old age. The sets were rich with depth and the costumes so well reflected the people who wore them. One of my favorite parts occurred while the credits were running. The side-by-side pictures were marvelous and I was blown away during to find out that most of the "old folks" were actually retired former musical stars. The only other time that the audience clapped at the end (in my experience) was "The King's Speech." I would see this picture over and intend to purchase the DVD so I can see it again later. By the way, there are some very special moments with teenagers, so don't limit your viewing experience to going with your grandmother.
Thank you, Dustin Hoffman
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Written March 8, 2013
Dustin Hoffman's joie de vivre shines through

by janniebeth

Loved this movie. It so reflects its director's consciousness -- funny, bawdy, a bit over the top, and his love of music --he's a great pianist-- elevates it .
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So-so
Written January 27, 2013
Great acting, depressing movie

by DCLaxfan

The performances of the actors in a British old age home for musicians are first rate and vividly portray the pathos of the sunset years of the elderly. Although the ending is uplifting, most of the movie is depressing and sad. Not because of the theme of living in the past when getting aged, but rather that the wounds and jealousies that plague our adulthood persist into old age when they shouldn't matter anymore. Dustin Hoffman does a great job of directing in his directorial debut, and the acting is first rate, but I found the movie to be mainly a downer.
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Written February 18, 2013
wonderful movie!

by cpa2222

this is a must see for any music lovers. The acting is wonderful, and the setting is cute, with a great old English mansion. ending brought tears to my eyes.
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Written April 4, 2013
Body of Four "Quartet"

by Skeeterbugg

A beautiful movie about aging! Funny, sad, excellent cast and written beautifully. Enjoyed the movie very much, if you are 50,60 or older...take a look at what you can expect. My mama always said,"Getting old is not for sissies!". I now know what she meant. Excellent Movie and very well done. The writing is sophisticated, funny and just good movie work. Skeeterbugg
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Written February 27, 2013
Heart warming story

by Pattycakenola

I loved the movie and the music. The acting was very good. Everybody
Has a story to tell which includes sadness forgiveness and love. We are never to old to enjoy our lives and friends.
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Written March 10, 2013
Dustin Hoffman is a Genius!

by noocibil

This is a very clever, visually stimulating, and artistically vibrant movie that charms and tickles you at the same time. Superb performances by a quartet of exceptionally talented actors, for me, clinches the "Best of 2013" nomination.
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Written February 16, 2013
Heartwarmer!

by ktdnl

We really enjoyed this movie. The music was great and so was the acting. The humor is subtle but very funny. It's never too late to turn over a new leaf. This is not for kids, not that there is anything objectionable, young kids just won't relate to the situation.
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Written March 9, 2013
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by millerjg

We have great actors in America, but the 5 leads in Quartet show the depth, range and courage of older British actors. In an early scene , Maggie Smith's expression as she looked out the window of her apartment taught us everything we needed to know about aging, loneliness, loss and the fear of the future.
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Written January 26, 2013
A Film with Humanity

by cathyweiss

Quartet is so beautifully made, presenting a group of octagenarians with dignity and love. Each character is so well crafted, that you feel for them. And that Dustin Hoffman used real life musicians is very tasteful and admirable. It has a nice rythm to the film, but perhaps a bit slow at about 1/3 into it -- but then it kicks in again and you are just hoping it won't end.
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So-so
Written February 6, 2013
A GIFT FOR OPERA LOVERS!

by Peneflix

Dustin Hoffman directs a film that vacillates between the vicissitudes, decrepitude of once- gifted musicians and their resistance or acceptance of their octogenarian state and faded fame; flirting with poignancy but never quite grasping it; the characters become comical ?caricatures? of diminished vitality, spouting maudlin repartee. Michael Cambon was particularly annoying as the grousing director...
Somerset Maugham said that ?art is an emotion, a language that all can understand?; this thread of emotion resonates profoundly throughout ?Quartet? , overcoming its flaws, gifting viewers hope, that as sunsets and sunrises become fewer, they still have the potency, power to splendidly dazzle, awe, as in one?s youth...
THREE STARS!!!
***For full review please visit peneflix (dot) com!!!
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Written March 2, 2013
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BilanOffclEng Watched Dustin Hoffman's movie. "Quartet"! What can I say - kind, beautiful film about elderly opera singers and their experiences!

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