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Bel Canto

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A famous American soprano becomes trapped in a hostage situation when she's invited to perform for a wealthy industrialist in South America.
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Critics Consensus

Bel Canto's reach occasionally exceeds its ambitious grasp in terms of juggling themes and tones, but it's held together by palpable emotion and a pair of strong leads.

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Kathleen Sachs Chicago Reader 03/04/2020
This is emotionally affecting at times, but writer-director Paul Weitz... adopts a prosaic approach that abandons the source novel's lyrical persuasions. Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 04/28/2019
2/5
Stinky is the only word to describe this earnest thriller in which a famous American opera singer learns life lessons (and gets jiggy) in a hostage crisis. Go to Full Review
Beth Webb Empire Magazine 04/28/2019
2/5
Bel Canto pushes a hard message about cultural misconceptions and boasts a promising and diverse cast, but only really makes an impact in the first and final minutes. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 03/01/2021
2/5
The story should have political and socioeconomic resonances but it plays more like a soap opera, flitting from scene to scene with an ever-increasing sense of melodrama. Go to Full Review
James Hanton Outtake Mag 07/27/2020
3 / 5
If you are willing to treat Bel Canto as a drama rather than a political thriller or action film, then you stand to be rewarded. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ 07/23/2020
2/5
A deeply disappointing drama. Go to Full Review
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Jason 03/20/2024 Ken Watanabe simps for Julianne Moore, and then everyone becomes best friends with terrorists. [4.9/10] This movie is hard evidence that simping will work for you if you try hard enough. See more Daniel H 03/06/2024 In an ocean of modern mediocrity this is one of the best films I have ever seen. It touches the soul of what it is to be positive and human. I strongly recommend this film. I am not sure why others have not given it the maximum score. Every actor and actress performance regardless of individual fame was magical. Types of films I rate highly: Creation (2009); The Red Violin (1999); Miss Congeniality (2000); Paris Texas (1984); Mr Bean's Holiday (2007); Little Lord Fauntleroy (1921 w M.Pickford); Mifunes sidste sang (Danish 1999); As One (2012); Stockholm East (2011).... See more A.L.Jude P @judebd 07/25/2023 Terribly Underrated when it deserves some accolade ? See more jelisije j 08/04/2021 A movie that tries to tell the story in a hostage situation where the hostages and their captors find joy in music together (particular opera) and come to realize how they relate to one another. Not an action packed movie, but a slow paced movie to build the relationship between the characters. Not a movie your going to rewatch a lot, but a movie that will stick with you. See more 12/27/2020 This film is stunning in so many ways. A complex and fascinating narrative backed up with extraordinary performances - the whole cast carry this film with equal weight. The best film I've seen in years - but you'll only ever watch it once. See more 09/20/2020 unpredictable, heart warming and beautifully filmed 👏🏽 See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A famous American soprano becomes trapped in a hostage situation when she's invited to perform for a wealthy industrialist in South America.
Director
Paul Weitz
Producer
Caroline Baron, Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, Greg Little, Andrew Miano, Anthony Weintraub, Paul Weitz
Screenwriter
Paul Weitz, Anthony Weintraub
Distributor
Screen Media Films
Production Co
Depth of Field, Screen Media Ventures, Priority Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 21, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$79.9K
Runtime
1h 42m
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