Vitus

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Vitus

PG

Released Jun 29, 2007

2h 0m

Drama

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From a very early age, Vitus (Teo Gheorghiu) showed signs of genius -- like reading encyclopedias in kindergarten -- and by age 5 had already mastered the piano. With well-intentioned but overbearing parents (Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker) pressuring him to continue his music career, Vitus dreams of a normal childhood. With the help of his grandfather (Bruno Ganz), Vitus feigns an injury and gains wealth quickly in the stock market so he can take up flying.

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Critics Consensus

Though not highly original, Vitus is slightly redeemed by its charm and compelling performances.

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Oh, yes. I loved the music, but it's almost impossible to go wrong with Bach and Schumann.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 22, 2007

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

It's a simple, gentle tale that pulls its audience in almost imperceptibly; by its end, you just might be blinking away unexpected tears.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 3, 2007

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Sid Smith

Chicago Tribune

There are some likable elements to this unusual, erratic, ultimately frustrating film.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 27, 2007

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Enrique Buchichio

Uruguay Total

Una pelcula interesante, si bien no original, sobre lo que significa crecer siendo un nio prodigio. Sorprendentes actuaciones de los pequeos protagonistas, junto al veterano y experto Bruno Ganz.

Rated: 2/5

May 27, 2008

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

I alternately wanted to slap and hug the majority of the characters

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Newcomer Teo Gheorghiu does a fantastic job of bringing the title character to life...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 29, 2007

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It was alright. You can like it just as much as it allows you to is what I'm gonna say about it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Entertaining crowd-pleaser.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Funny story, quirky kid actor. If you like foreign films, give it a try.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

It's interesting to note some less-than-enthusiastic comments of others about 'yet another child prodigy story,' which proceed to harp on that single note without giving the film credit for it's strengths. For me, this fantastic performance by Teo Gheorgiu succeeds at rehumanizing the prodigy stereotype, has fun doing so, and THAT wholistic perspective helps make it an ideal family movie. Big deal, there's no Rach 3, Hammerklavier or Gaspard des le Nuit--for Vitus, this is not a shortcoming.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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I Thought it was very interesting, and the pianist was excellent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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bill k

This is a remarkable film depicting a brilliant talent both in real life and in the film role that he portrays. Bruno Ganz and Teo Gheorghiu are paired in a unique and charming way and play off of each other beautifully. It is spectacular. In my estimation this is 5 stars+++.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/13

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Vitus Age 12

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Helen

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Vitus Age 6

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Synopsis

From a very early age, Vitus (Teo Gheorghiu) showed signs of genius -- like reading encyclopedias in kindergarten -- and by age 5 had already mastered the piano. With well-intentioned but overbearing parents (Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker) pressuring him to continue his music career, Vitus dreams of a normal childhood. With the help of his grandfather (Bruno Ganz), Vitus feigns an injury and gains wealth quickly in the stock market so he can take up flying.

Director: Fredi M. Murer
Screenwriter: Fredi M. Murer, Peter Luisi
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: SRG SSR idée suisse, Vitusfilm GmbH, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2007, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $186.5K
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD

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