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Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven's Final Symphony
72
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100
Village Voice
Village Voice
Each anecdote builds upon the next to create that rarest of films: a documentary as ineffable and transformative in its reach as it sets out to be.
80
The New York Times
Daniel M. Gold
The New York Times
Daniel M. Gold
All the film’s segments are smartly assembled and gracefully paced.
75
Chicago Sun-Times
Bill Stamets
Chicago Sun-Times
Bill Stamets
Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony is one more bravo for the iconic masterpiece.
70
The Hollywood Reporter
John DeFore
The Hollywood Reporter
John DeFore
The earnest doc offers enough spirit-lifting moments to prove its thesis and leave viewers inspired.
40
Los Angeles Times
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
Robert Abele
Despite the good intentions, structurally it's all over the place with an excess of montages, archival footage, interviews and information practically drowning out any chance to appreciate the richness of the German composer's beloved achievement.
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