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The Harmonists (1997)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:27

Rotten:7

Average Rating:7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This biographical picture traces the birth of the Comedian Harmonists, the creation of 27-year-old drama student Harry Frommermann. A German singing group modeled after the American acapella group... This biographical picture traces the birth of the Comedian Harmonists, the creation of 27-year-old drama student Harry Frommermann. A German singing group modeled after the American acapella group The Revellers, the six male vocalists quickly became household names, until Hitler's rise in power threatened to tear them apart forever (three the members in the group were Jewish). An inspiring tale featuring original recordings from the legendary vocalists. Winner of the 1998 Award for Outstanding Feature Film at the German Film Awards. [More]

Starring: Ben Becker, Max Tidof, Kai Wiesinger, Katja Riemann

Starring: Ben Becker, Max Tidof, Kai Wiesinger, Katja Riemann, Dana Vavrova, Meret Becker, Heino Ferch

Director: Joseph Vilsmaier

Director: Joseph Vilsmaier

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Jul 2, 2002

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  • The Harmonists
  • Filled with topflight performances and unforgettable music, this entertaining and critically acclaimed story was cheered by audiences everywhere! When Harry, a struggling but highly imaginative funnyman, forms a singing group with an unusual group of friends, "The Harmonists" go on to become an overnight sensation in prewar Germany. But as their wave of success inevitably collides with the nation's changing political tide, the group's members are forced to face unprecedented challenges that will try their wills and test their loyalty! An award winner at several prestigious film festivals -- THE HARMONISTS is another outstanding motion picture you don't want to miss!
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    08/07/08
    Mark Halverson
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    ... a grandly realized and skillfully executed melodrama that seems all too familiar.

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    04/30/07
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    05/29/04
    Andy Klein
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    Entertaining, poignant, and filled with catchy music.

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    05/14/03
    Jeanne Aufmuth
    Jeanne Aufmuth
    Palo Alto Weekly

    A very entertaining true story.

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    10/15/02
    Margaret A. McGurk
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    Cincinnati Enquirer

    A wonderful film which should not be missed.

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    03/24/02
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    The movie is history as kitsch, not quite on the Life is Beautiful level of manipulation, but clumsy.

    Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
    03/19/02
    Liam Lacey
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    This German film, based on the true story of this legendary vocal ensemble, shows how politics colors everything: no creative soul can ever be apolitical.

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    03/05/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Spirituality and Practice

    The music -- digitally remastered recordings of the original performers -- is nothing to get worked up over, but the passion and fervor that created it was truly amazing in the face of personal and military terror.

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    01/01/00
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    The charismatic quality of the group, the performing magic that made them the big stars they were, is not convincingly demonstrated and that is a major weakness in the film.

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