The Devil's Violinist 2013

John Hartl, Seattle Times: Garrett, making his acting debut, isn't a strong enough presence to carry the nonmusical sequences. Read more

Nick Schager, Variety: David Garrett's musical gifts far outstrip his acting chops in Bernard Rose's creaky 19th-century melodrama. Read more

Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: Though his dramatic performance is somewhat too mild, classical-pop violinist David Garrett brings an electrifying musical authenticity to the lead role in "The Devil's Violinist." Read more

Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: Even if, like me, you're a sucker for men with tossable hair and precision eyeliner, you can't help noticing that "The Devil's Violinist" is hysterical - and possibly historical - hooey. Read more

Aaron Hillis, Village Voice: [Garrett's] handsome and fiddles something fierce, but his acting aptitude is more "Chopsticks" than Caprice no. 24 in A minor. Read more