Fresh
The film's scant plot plays second fiddle to Hoffman and Harwood's nuanced exploration of love so long unrequited.
Peter Debruge, Variety
Quartet
Four Friends Looking For A Little Harmony
2012 · 1h 38m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Dustin Hoffman
Overview
The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is a high-drama comedy about temperamental divas and old grudges, passion and pride, romance and Rigoletto. At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and former wife of one of the residents. Expect poignancy and plenty of laughs.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Dustin Hoffman's directing debut about retired musicians in the third act of their lives has a winning, classy charm for older audiences.
Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
The first thing to note is that Hoffman has apparently had a grand time working with these professionals, all of whom as residents of the home are splendid.
Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic
Fresh
"Quartet" is one of those movies that looks so effortless, it's easy to forget just how much could have gone wrong.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Fresh
'Quartet" is a lovely little charm bracelet of a film, a fairy tale for the geriatric set blessed with a wonderful cast and a carry-on attitude.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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