1 hr. 30 min.
Plot Summary
As an important recital draws near, a Russian violin student (Philippe Quint) at Juilliard becomes torn between two worlds when he falls in love with a New York street musician (Nellie McKay).
Cast: Philippe Quint , Nellie McKay , Michael Cumpsty , Carolyn McCormick , Ashley Springer , Declan Bennett , Jade Synstelien , Chris Eddleton
Director: David Grubin
Grubin is an experienced documentarian, and he plays to his strengths here. He certainly makes the most of the Manhattan setting, whether his characters are practicing at Juilliard or playing for cash in the Times Square subway station. show more
While Downtown Express suffers from a derivative storyline, it offers enough musical authenticity to provide ample compensations. show more
The movie's final act tries, somewhat admirably, to consolidate the plot's myriad interpersonal conflicts. show more
be the first to rate