One of the best of '99!

Rating: 10/10 (7 February 2000)

I just watched one of the best movies of '99. It's called "The Red Violin". It stars Samuel L. Jackson (in a very surprising and pleasant role change as a violin expert) and Greta Scacci (Presumed Innocent). This movie is like "Shine" on steroids meets "In The Name Of The Rose" meets "Elizabeth". It does a bob and weave like Ali against Foreman. It's definitely a heavyweight fight before Don King. The story takes you on a journey in the lives of the people around the Red Violin from 1681 to present day. The Red Violin has a secret that isn't revealed until Jackson's character arrives. The ending almost rivals "The Sixth Sense". This is two thumbs way up. Ebert agrees. I didn't know it was going to be this good. Everything was out at Video Central, so it was only by chance that I saw and rented it.
I learned several things from this movie: 1) Gypsies are the true scum of the Earth. 2) Greta Scacci always plays a scorned lover. 3) Samuel L. Jackson is always a bad a**.
If you watch this, pay special attention to the Gypsy scene. The music is truly wicked. I loved the musical score. Well, I hope I didn't give too much away. If you get a chance, it truly is an excellent movie.

Catch ya' in the popcorn line,
Levi Cremar (kcon)