Jonah Koslofsky The Spool May 25, 2021

Hoffman knew how to hold back, how to use his screen-time to imply an interiority without a script that spells everything out.

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Katie Smith-Wong Flick Feast Nov 21, 2019 3.5/5

Although the tone and pacing may not set the screen alight, A Late Quartet has sensitivity, sophistication and a strong, watchable cast ensemble.

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Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Aug 6, 2019 2.5/4

A little more of that kind of restrained elegance and musical beauty may have freed the film from its somewhat stifling atmosphere.

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Patrick Gamble CineVue Feb 13, 2019 2/5

Little more than a muddled cacophony of clichéd dramatic twists and transparent developments, somehow belying its eloquent and graceful leitmotif.

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Rubén Rosario Hudak on Hollywood Aug 27, 2018 3/4

Surrounded by the unraveling lives of his longtime musical partners, the understated gravity that Walken gives this fading arts patriarch is a gratifying reminder that it's the quieter notes that are often the most resonant, onstage and off.

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Craig D. Lindsey INDY Week Oct 25, 2017 2/4

The unconvincing, histrionic script makes all of this seem more contrived than controlled.

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Ryan Gilbey New Statesman Oct 3, 2017

A Late Quartet is a terrible film-it's like an idiots' Amour.

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Angie Errigo metro.co.uk Sep 1, 2017 4/5

It's a great, engaging acting ensemble perfectly in tune.

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Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic Jun 17, 2013

We can note immediately that Zilberman has the requisite gifts.

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Andrew Simpson Fan The Fire Jun 12, 2013 2/5

Not without its touching moments, A Late Quartet nevertheless can't truly escape the eye-rolling determinism of its script, with only a pragmatic, wry Christopher Walken truly convincing as a man who has lived inextricably bound with his music.

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Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Jun 9, 2013 2.5/5

If nothing else, A Late Quartet captures the reality of dealing with professional classical musicians.

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Al Alexander The Patriot Ledger May 13, 2013 C+

A classical-music ensemble rosins up the bull in a tone-deaf melodrama that loves its musical metaphors almost has much as it adores afternoon soaps.

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David Parkinson Radio Times Apr 12, 2013 3/5

Constantly engaging.

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Alistair Harkness Scotsman Apr 8, 2013 2/5

One might expect a film set in the high culture world of classical music to come up with a more sophisticated metaphor for the insecurities of a violinist than having him worry about always playing second fiddle in life.

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Philip French Observer (UK) Apr 8, 2013

A Late Quartet is visually and musically rich. But above all there are the performances, individually and as an ensemble, and they're pitch perfect.

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Steve Newall Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Apr 7, 2013 4/5

Impressive, superior drama.

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Rich Cline Contactmusic.com Apr 5, 2013 3/5

While this film has some bracingly strong observations on the nature of long-term professional and personal relationships, it also feels somewhat theatrical in the way its story develops.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Apr 5, 2013 4/5

It is not flawless but it makes you watch, and listen, closely throughout.

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Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 5, 2013 3/5

It isn't great art, but it is patterned after great art, and there are worse ways to make a film than that.

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Christopher Tookey Daily Mail (UK) Apr 4, 2013 4/5

The film offers first-rate, mostly middle-aged actors in an intelligent screenplay that's decently crafted, covers interesting but unfamiliar ground and has a worthwhile central idea.

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