Copying Beethoven
Metascore
59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    Harris can be a brilliant actor, and there are flashes of that here. But he's done in by a script that lacks any subtlety.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    33
    Holland's empurpled bio-fantasy is hooey with an anachronistic feminist slant from start to finish.

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User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. PaulW.
    1
    Firmly set in the 21st century, with no period feel whatsoever. Beethoven was TOTALLY deaf for the last 15 years of his life, yet here he hears when it suits the script writers. Typical well-meaning American schmalz.… Full Review »
  2. MichaelE
    8
    Captures the essence of Beethoven along with a stirring performance of his ninth symphony.
  3. Williamw.
    9
    Excellent story. Performance of the ninth was magnificent.
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