Art in film as an endangered species

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 1999)

Watching "The Red Violin", its story unfold in splendid craftsmanship is much like watching the Italian violin-making master sculpt the perfect instrument for his unborn son. A very touching and inspiring story, this film tells the life of a special violin, which over the course of several centuries in many countries, brings passion, pain, suffering, and inspiration to those who own it, and finally becomes an object pined by many connoisseurs. Although this film never leaves one in noteworthy suspense, it elevates the spirit with its marvelous photography, breathtaking music, and wonderful characters. One of the five best films I've seen.