New Quartet movie list

New movie list Quartet Beecham House is abuzz. The rumor circling the halls is that the home for retired musicians is soon to play host to a new resident. Word is, it's a star. For Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Wilfred Bond (Billy Connolly) and Cecily Robson (Pauline Collins) this sort of talk is par for the course at the gossipy home. But they're in for a special shock when the new arrival turns out to be none other than their former singing partner, Jean Horton (Maggie Smith). Her subsequent career as a star soloist, and the ego that accompanied it, split up their long friendship and ended her marriage to Reggie, who takes the news of her arrival particularly hard. Can the passage of time heal old wounds? And will the famous quartet be able to patch up their differences in time for Beecham House's gala concert? -- (C) Weinstein Release Date Quartet Jan 11, 2012 Limited
Actors For Quartet
Maggie Smith,Tom Courtenay,Billy Connolly,Michael Gambon,Pauline Collins,Sheridan Smith,Andrew Sachs,Gwyneth Jones,Trevor Peacock,David Ryall,Michael Byrne,Ronnie Fox,Patricia Loveland,Eline Powell,Luke Newberry,Shola Adewusi,Jurmayn Hunter,Aleksandra Duczmal,Denis Khoroshko,Sarah Crowden
Genres Quartet : Drama,Comedy
User Ranting Quartet : 3.6
User Percentage For Quartet : 68 %
User Count Like for Quartet : 1,585
All Critics Ranting For Quartet : 6.3
All Critics Count For Quartet : 58
All Critics Percentage For Quartet : 79 %
Review For Quartet
Quartet knows just the tune to soothe its mature target audience ... Lisa Schwarzbaum-Entertainment Weekly The straightforward screenplay is elevated considerably by a series of sterling performances. James Berardinelli-ReelViews The result is a movie of enormous intelligence. Rex Reed-New York Observer Sentimental and pandering ... Melissa Anderson-Village Voice As for Hoffman's direction, the aforementioned montage notwithstanding, it's unobtrusive but not invisible ... and the ending is pretty much perfect. Glenn Kenny-MSN Movies "Quartet" is polite enough to be short, I'll give it that much. Jordan Hoffman-Film.com Like many actors-turned-filmmakers, first-time director Dustin Hoffman (yes, that Dustin Hoffman) indulges his performers above all else ... Keith Uhlich-Time Out New York Charming. A much happier take on old-age than AMOUR. Chris Bumbray-JoBlo's Movie Emporium The carriage trade will line up for debut helmer Dustin Hoffman's endearing treatise on aging and music, which is far more delicate than The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. David Noh-Film Journal International Much talent and lovely performances are lavished on a creaky, disingenuous story ostensibly about old age Kirk Honeycutt-honeycuttshollywood.com Hoffman's sensitivity as a director is evident in his ability to handle an ensemble work that turns upon subduing and orchestrating competing egos. Philip French-Observer [UK] [Quartet] shows that even in 'November' there are days when the weather can still be wonderful. And the end-credits picture montage of what some of the cast used to do at their peak, cleverly illustrates how spring and summer pass quickly enough. Graham Young-Birmingham Mail The whole project feels just a little patronising towards the older demographic. Aren't they quaint? Aren't they naughty? Aren't they cheeky? Donald Clarke-Irish Times For his directing debut, Dustin Hoffman takes no chances, filling the screen with gifted actors who are working from an intelligent script. Rich Cline-Contactmusic.com Let us praise simple things, especially when they are done as well as this. Derek Malcolm-This is London Quartet could so easily have fallen foul of that overused theme "Isn't the world confusing when you get old..." but luckily it avoids such stereotypes. Alex Zane-Sun Online With this and "Marigold Hotel," we seem to be on a roll with films aimed at people over the age of 30. Robin Clifford-Reeling Reviews There is nothing startling or challenging about Quartet, but it's a delightful film that touches on themes of ageing and the enduring importance of art. Karen Krizanovich-Radio Times It's an accomplished film that draws strong performances from very fine actors. Christopher Tookey-Daily Mail [UK] Pretty thin stuff...a geriatric version of the old "let's put on a show!" plot...but it's been cannily cast for maximum effect, and Hoffman gives the actors plenty of room to do their thing. Frank Swietek-One Guy's Opinion Even Merchant Ivory, purveyors of cinematic porcelain to the gentry, would have hesitated over this particular tea set. Nigel Andrews-Financial Times