Film Review – Quartet

Reviewed at the 2012 Twin Cities Film Fest

It’s nearly impossible to fathom that after 50 years of acting, Dustin
Hoffman is only now hunting down a directorial career. It’s about time
for the legendary performer, who brings a sublime sense of human need to
“Quartet,” while permitting a team of premiere actors an opportunity to
investigate emotional highs and lows in their own unique ways,
resulting in a stunningly acted picture. There’s also a profound love
for the performing arts flowing through the effort, taking a few moments
to stand in the presence of greatness. While certainly aimed as an
audience-pleaser, “Quartet” earns its friendliness, trusting in the
power of performance to communicate troubling and euphoric matters with
exceptional nuance. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com