In Search of Mozart
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67 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: This feature-length documentary film was produced to mark the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. (Seventh Art Productions)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: John von Rhein
    100
    What emerges is a far more accurate, complete and endearingly human portrait of Mozart than any documentary has ever painted.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jeremy Eichler
    75
    Most of the color and zest among the movie's many talking heads comes from the refreshingly irreverent opera director Jonathan Miller.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    70
    The film sniffs mightily at Milos Forman's "Amadeus," but even if you found that film over the top and off the wall, you might find yourself wishing for a little more "Volfie" and a little less Saint Wolfgang.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    60
    A beautifully lensed but ploddingly paced tribute.

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  1. tintine
    10
    My favorite soprano singing my favorite composer. What can be better? Renee is such a unique and charming person. The warmth of her voice never fails to melt my heart. Must have 100%.… Expand

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