Like the Harmonists in their shows, this neatly assembled German production serves up a beguiling blend of humor, sentiment, and nostalgia.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 21, 2019

| Original Score: B- | Sep 7, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 7, 2008

... a grandly realized and skillfully executed melodrama that seems all too familiar.

| Apr 30, 2007

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 7, 2005

| Original Score: B+ | Apr 9, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 2, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 29, 2004

Entertaining, poignant, and filled with catchy music.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Feb 5, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 8, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 14, 2003

A very entertaining true story.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 17, 2003

A wonderful film which should not be missed.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jun 5, 2002

The movie is history as kitsch, not quite on the Life is Beautiful level of manipulation, but clumsy.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 19, 2002

This German film, based on the true story of this legendary vocal ensemble, shows how politics colors everything: no creative soul can ever be apolitical.

| Mar 5, 2002

If you're in the mood for good musical entertainment, but don't want to spend $100 at the theater, go see The Harmonists.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 1, 2000

The charismatic quality of the group, the performing magic that made them the big stars they were, is not convincingly demonstrated and that is a major weakness in the film.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

As director, Vilsmaier again has a firm grip on tone and pace.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

The music -- digitally remastered recordings of the original performers -- is nothing to get worked up over, but the passion and fervor that created it was truly amazing in the face of personal and military terror.

| Original Score: B+ | Jan 1, 2000

The Harmonists reveals for you that life is full of joy and pain. Here's a show you shouldn't miss.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000