Music, Obsession, Love, Lust & Intrigue

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 1999)

A poignant love story interwoven throughout several centuries, countries and cultures while following a very special violin and the lives it touches. This movie is definitely near the top of my "must see" list.
The Red Violin has something for almost anyone of intelligence who is interested in culture and music. It's main theme involves a poignant, yet tragic, love story or, should I say stories, as we witness the way this instrument effects the lives of the people who become enamoured with it.
The movie is not difficult to follow, despite the interweaving tales, however, it might be a bit hard on those who hate subtitles, as various segments are spoken in the native language of the people whose lands the violin resides in over the years. I barely noticed it, and probably found it more intriguing and believeable because of it. I hope it's the start of a new trend.
If you are a lover of violin music and human nature, this is a film for you!!!