User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11

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  1. ArthurK.
    Aug 20, 2007
    9
    Great movie, a bit long. Some scenes drag on.
  2. BarbaraH
    Mar 7, 2009
    9
    A touching movie. The love the older Vitus has for music, the emotion that shows in his playing is worth watching. I especially liked the scene in the bike park where the music each child is listening to is contrasted against one another. You knew then that there was music in this child that could not be held back. A wonderful way to spend 2 hours!
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. 70
    Celebratory, family-friendly fable.
  2. Reviewed by: Eddie Cockrell
    70
    A natural for kidfests, pic is a fine example of old-fashioned story-telling and also will dance wherever detailed character development and leisurely-paced drama are appreciated.
  3. Reviewed by: Jean Oppenheimer
    70
    Charming Swiss import.