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Reflecting historical upheaval through the group dynamics of a talented troupe, The Harmonists is a spirited depiction of entertainment and politics intersecting.
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The movie is history as kitsch, not quite on the Life is Beautiful level of manipulation, but clumsy. Mar 19, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/4
The movie is history as kitsch, not quite on the Life is Beautiful level of manipulation, but clumsy.
Liam Lacey
A glorious surprise. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
A glorious surprise.
Peter Stack
Performances aside, the movie is dull and perfunctory. Jan 1, 2000
Performances aside, the movie is dull and perfunctory.
J. Hoberman
The story of the Comedian Harmonists, who brought to the waning days of Weimar a bubbly frivolity, is a rich one. Rich enough to keep you watching and wanting to know more. Jan 1, 2000
The story of the Comedian Harmonists, who brought to the waning days of Weimar a bubbly frivolity, is a rich one. Rich enough to keep you watching and wanting to know more.
Peter Rainer
Only when we delve deeper into the material does it become apparent that the director has a more ambitious agenda, and that agenda makes The Harmonists a satisfying experience. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Only when we delve deeper into the material does it become apparent that the director has a more ambitious agenda, and that agenda makes The Harmonists a satisfying experience.
James Berardinelli
As director, Vilsmaier again has a firm grip on tone and pace. Jan 1, 2000
As director, Vilsmaier again has a firm grip on tone and pace.
Stanley Kauffmann
Like the Harmonists in their shows, this neatly assembled German production serves up a beguiling blend of humor, sentiment, and nostalgia. Mar 21, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Like the Harmonists in their shows, this neatly assembled German production serves up a beguiling blend of humor, sentiment, and nostalgia.
CSM Staff
... a grandly realized and skillfully executed melodrama that seems all too familiar. Apr 30, 2007 | Full Review…
... a grandly realized and skillfully executed melodrama that seems all too familiar.
Sean Axmaker
Entertaining, poignant, and filled with catchy music. Feb 5, 2004 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Entertaining, poignant, and filled with catchy music.
Michael Dequina
A very entertaining true story. Jan 17, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A very entertaining true story.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
A wonderful film which should not be missed. Jun 5, 2002 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
A wonderful film which should not be missed.
Michelle Santilli
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. Mar 5, 2002 | Full Review…
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.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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