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JohnSpecialK’s Film Reviews

85 Films have been rated or reviewed by JohnSpecialK.

Beethoven's NephewBeethoven's Nephew (1985)
3 stars (Good Enough) portrays the uncle as furious and tyrannical, obsessed and insanely jealous. Even though the film elicits a deep sympathy for his torment, it concentrates too much on only one aspect of his life – not surprisingly, given its plot being based on novels.
Magnificent Rebel, TheMagnificent Rebel, The (1961)
2 stars (Good Try) This film is a good little intro to the music of Beethoven for those who don\'t know anything about his life and work.
Copying BeethovenCopying Beethoven (2006)
2 stars (Good Try) a fantasy, a made–up story to give us some insight into what might have been; the screenplay is very \"inventive\".
In Search of BeethovenIn Search of Beethoven (2009)Recommended
1 star (Turkey) a documentary, dominated by Anglo–American “experts”. Maudlin, sentimental. Despite the acclaim it received, one is left with the feeling that he did not really find him! A (still questionable) selection of lots of excellent music is just not enough.
AmadeusAmadeus (1984)Aro Favourite
4 stars (Very Good) Not anywhere near the truth as the claim that Salieri killed Mozart goes, but Mozart\'s weirdness is well characterized!
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Immortal BelovedImmortal Beloved (1994)
The long overdue soap opera picture, Hollywood–style, received nevertheless only \"mixed\" reviews. The (disintegrated) plot is simply beyond belief: It turns out that she is none other than his hated sister–in–law Johanna!
Magical Mystery TourMagical Mystery Tour (1967)
2 stars (Good Try)
Black SabbathBlack Sabbath (Three Faces of Fear) (1963)Recommended
4 stars (Very Good)
Mask of SatanMask of Satan (Black Sunday) (1960)Aro Favourite
4 stars (Very Good)
Mario Bava CollectionMario Bava Collection (Black Sunday, Black Sabbath, Hatchet For a Honeymoon, Shock, Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre) (1960-1977)Recommended
4 stars (Very Good)
DVD $35 $26.25

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