Rijndri Load of rubbish!!

Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

mikey-242-435767 This is supposed to be based on reality. If so, I feel so bad for the teacher and so great for the teacher.This was so perfectly acted by adults and children alike. I don't know if the kids were playing or the music was dubbed in but it is great stuff. When she stands in Carnegie Hall and hears the reverberation, it was so great. To stand on that great stage and even play one note.I had dripping eyes for longer than any other movie, ever. Smiling and crying at the same time. This one is an emotional tour-de-force.My S.O. went to sleep during it, as usual, and missed something special. How could this be rated less than 10??? And only 6.7??? Something is wrong here. This is a must see. All the way to the end. Special stuff well acted. Spellbinding all the way. A MUST SEE!!!

evanston_dad Wes Craven (yes, THAT Wes Craven) directed this inspirational biopic about Roberta Guaspari (Meryl Streep), who started a music program in an impoverished inner city middle school that eventually went on to win national attention and acclaim.This film treads awfully close to made-for-T.V. territory, but Streep is such a good actress that she keeps a tight grip on the runaway sentimentality that's always present in the screenplay. But in any case, who cares? This IS a feel good story, and it's a good enough movie that you can simply give in to letting it make you feel good without also making you feel guilty by being suckered.Grade: B+

bbbbmer Every time this little film is on Encore, I inevitably watch. Tonight I even skipped a party to view this remarkable film. I have avoided Wes Craven films because of their creepiness and gore -- his usual subject matter is just not my favorite genre. But this 'small film' is such a compelling story about real people, real situations, and real heroism, courage, and just plain old chutzpah, that I am drawn very deeply to its story. There's also the quality of impeccable and subtly layered performances by so many amazingly talented actors turning in their finest work for scale, with words and cinematography of the same power and muster, to tell this wonderful tome of inner city challenges and a crazy gritty teacher who rises to the occasion, as well as depicting the lives of those who face such challenges daily. For me, the most moving part of this film is when the late violinist Isaac Stern appears on stage at Carnegie Hall, addressing in an amazingly warm telling of Carnegie's history, a number of the prior performers who've graced that magnificent stage. Though I wish the final performances of Bach could have been longer, it is absolutely thrilling to see the mentoring of this group of accomplished and noted musicians to the many young children and budding talents that performed with them. Every time I watch this, I weep for joy. Thank you to all who made this very beautiful film, and to Roberta Guaspari, who lived this story.

the-gossip-king Meryl Streep was excellent as usual and the true story in which this is based on is truly heartfelt. It tells the story of a woman called Roberta (streep) who needs a job and finds one as a violin teacher. Very soon she inspires all her students to play and enjoy themselves. All support cast including the children were very good. The music pieces were also very good and when the movie was over I was left with a smile on my face long afterwards. I truly did enjoy this movie and would recommend it to anyone. All the themes are perfect so an entire family can easily enjoy it. I suggest to anyone who is reading this review. GO OUT AND SEE THIS MOVIE! You will not be disappointed!