The minute Brad Garret turned towards the camera, acting alert went off and it was a giggle moment for me. Should I proceed or pass? I hanged on until Jared Harris shows up as Urbani. For all intents and purposes, Harris hammed it up just right which makes it an interesting watch. The pace of the film is good. Bernard Rose, the director probably knew the shortcomings of the lead actor. The under age love interest, Andrea Deck as Charlotte Watson, does not help either. There is no chemistry between her and Paganini. I'm surprised to see Joely Richardson on this production. On paper, it probably sounds good for these actors. What Brad lacks in performances with dialogue, he made up for the performance scenes. It was electrifying, obviously an homage to Jimi Hendrix.
Over all the production design looks good with the exception for a few SyFy worthy digital effects. But I am willing to ignore it.
Overall it is an OK classical musician's biography best suited for the super hero generation.
Over all the production design looks good with the exception for a few SyFy worthy digital effects. But I am willing to ignore it.
Overall it is an OK classical musician's biography best suited for the super hero generation.