for starter and this movie be more than it seem . it be more than just an epic follow the history of a certain violin . it be more than a poetic journey through time . it be the last true masterpiece of the 90 . it be a beautiful grouping of cinematography and character and music and and most of all and heart . the make of this film saw more to everything than just a red violin with various owner . they saw an opportunity to tell a story that rival the old testament . if only the academy could recognize such beautiful work and then they would not be condemn . if you have not see this movie and see it now . rent it and rent it again and rent it again and and then buy it . buy it on vhs . buy it on dvd . buy the soundtrack 7 time so it never wear out .