Highly Strung A story of passion..of obsession..and possession A journey into a rarefied world of elusive tones evoked by horsehair on catgut.. Highly Strung is a 2015 English-language Documentary History movie featuring Scott Hicks in the title role. The movie is written and directed by Scott Hicks. Highly Strung was released on 15th October 2015 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released.
Highly Strung Reviews and Ratings
Average Review Rating : 5.0/5
Positive Review Rating : 59%
Herald Sun
Picture: Supplied If that personal and rather poignant real life drama doesnt grab you, a number of diverting side trips into subjects such as the mind boggling financial value (and inflated reputa... ( Read More )
The Age
The film is rarely staid and it is ego, whether endowed by the instruments or not, that often shines through in the overly busy structure that leaps from one tangent to the next. ( Read More )
The Age
Former Australian String Quartet violinist Ioana Tache in Highly Strung.All this happens within the first five minutes of Highly Strung, which moves so rapidly it sometimes feels more like a traile... ( Read More )
Abc
Its a terrific story, but perhaps with a slightly different editorial approach it could have been an absolutely thrilling one.Needless to say, the music is sublime. ( Read More )
Adelaide Review
Scott Hicks latest film Highly Strung is a fascinating look at the sometimes cut throat and intense world of classical music. ( Read More )