If you can dial down your cynicism, this is a very enjoyable, poignant film. It's the type of movie Miramax would have released in the mid-'90s. A blend of light comedy and tearjerker drama, awash in amber cinematography and accessible sentimentality, with fantastic performances and a general air of prestige. The central performance is given by Mélanie Laurent, who is quickly becoming one of my favorite actresses. Her turn here is soulful and compelling. Also excellent are Alexei Guskov and Dmitry Nazarov. Their performances and the wonderful music ensure The Concert is a very pleasant film, overcoming even the film's sometimes loopy storytelling and a few passages of slightly-too-broad comedy.

B+