November 8, 2007
creaky melodrama
András Bálint, Ben Becker, Erika Marozsan
Rolf Schuebel makes his directorial debut with this subtly-told true story about one the 1930s' most memorable melodies. Set just prior to WWII, the film focuses on Hungarian beauty Ilona (Erika Maroz...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 12, 2006
Stats: 304 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (304)
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May 3, 2009This film is about the life of a woman, who got caught between 2 lovers in times of the Holocaust.
Words cannot describe how beautiful and powerful this film is. Everything is excellent. The sets are beautiful, and the scenes are beautifully composed. Ilona is great as the lady w...( read more) -
July 27, 2009Really great movie set in Budapest, mainly during the Second World War. Terrific acting and a perfect ending.
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July 29, 2008It shows that love is possible even in strange ways(among a girl and two men at the same time )and this love and friendship is fantastic.
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Critic Reviews
December 5, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
November 14, 2003
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Oddly enough, the film itself is lushly engaging, even if it covers some of the same ground as The Pianist with less artistry and more melodrama. full review
June 20, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Odd, how affecting this imperfect film becomes. full review
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