Vitus takes a little too long to get to the meat of the story. And then it takes its time letting the story unfold. Aside from the slow pacing, however, it's an interesting story about a child prodigy starring an actual child prodigy.

A musical Extravaganza of Epic proportion on a biblical scale. this is the story of a young genius virtuoso of the ivory keys, Vitus is misunderstood until he takes maters in to his own hands, This is PG 13 due to complicated social issues, I enjoyed this film so much I bought a copy, HIs grandfather dies he was Vitus's moral grounding, and best friend but it mostly about the Music this is worth the watch God bless and enjoy

You should have the plot by now, a child piano prodigy who just wants to be a kid.I typically make allowances for low budget films like this. I don't expect them to meet Hollywood block buster standards. I had been looking at this film in the video store for about a year, and while I was draw to it, I couldn't quite pull the trigger because what I was getting was not clear. Eventually I found the video in a bargain bin at the local store and I bought it. I was not disappointed.Like I said, I make some allowances for low budget films, but this story and the actors held together exceptionally well from beginning to end. A very enjoyable and engaging story. Well crafted and well told.I was very pleased with this film, and rate it very highly. A very well told and heart warming story; beautifully crafted.

Being a musician myself, I hold this movie in such high regard. Music is about what you make of it, not what others want you to make out of it. Vitus is a wonderful film that is linear, magical, and groundbreaking in the musical genre. The film achieves near perfection with a fantastic score and wonderful cinematography. The direction of the Swiss landscape is visually stunning and gorgeous, which make the film hard to look away from. The themes in Vitus such as realism, determination, youth, and wonderment launch the replay value off the charts and make it the perfect feel-good movie. Adding to it's brilliance is the script, which is one of the finest I have ever witnessed. Ultimately, Vitus possesses a quality that most American music films lack which make it a film worth owning, rather than simply renting or borrowing.Vitus is the unsung hero of musical films. He is brought up to constantly improve upon his talent as a piano player until one day, when he decides on his own to take the piano at his own pace. His grandfather proves to be a wonderful source of inspiration and guides Vitus when it comes to understanding the ways of the world.