This article is about the film. For the term as it refers to artistic or musical ability, see virtuoso. For a person who is virtuous, see virtue.
1995 American film
Virtuosity
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Brett Leonard
Written by
Eric Bernt
Produced by
Gary Lucchesi
Starring
Denzel Washington
Russell Crowe
Kelly Lynch
Stephen Spinella
William Forsythe
Louise Fletcher
Cinematography
Gale Tattersall
Edited by
Conrad Buff Rob Kobrin B.J. Sears
Music by
Christopher Young
Production company
Gary Lucchesi Productions
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures
Release date
August 4, 1995 (1995-08-04)
Running time
106 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$37 million[1]
Virtuosity is a 1995 American science fiction action film directed by Brett Leonard and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Howard W. Koch Jr. served as an executive producer for the film. The film was released in the United States on August 4, 1995. Virtuosity had an estimated budget of $30 million and grossed $37 million worldwide.[1]
^ ab"Planet Hollywood". Screen International. August 30, 1996. pp. 14–15.
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the name, the style often has a fast and happy rhythm, characterized by virtuosity, improvisation, subtle modulations and full of syncopation and counterpoint...
which emphasizes songwriting by the singers and bands, instrumental virtuosity, and a "real connection with the audience". Frith's analysis of the history...
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His approach to guitar playing is relatively understated and eschews virtuosity in favour of "atmospherics, subtlety, minimalism, and clever signal processing"...
Miroirs, Le tombeau de Couperin and Gaspard de la nuit, demand considerable virtuosity. His mastery of orchestration is evident in the Rapsodie espagnole, Daphnis...
folk rock bands like Fairport Convention, who emphasised instrumental virtuosity. Some of these artists, such as the Incredible String Band and Shirley...
and "authenticity", stressed live performance and instrumental or vocal virtuosity and was often seen as encapsulating progressive developments rather than...
(1990), Curly Sue (1991), Three of Hearts (1993), Imaginary Crimes (1994), Virtuosity (1995), Heaven's Prisoners (1996), Mr. Magoo (1997), and Homegrown (1998)...
Lawnmower Man, Transcendence, and Ready Player One and the idea reversed in Virtuosity as computer programs sought to become real persons. In The Matrix series...
acts being flamboyant performers, while American acts used their lack of virtuosity as a mark of authenticity. Indie rock is noted for having a relatively...
three violins, three violas, three cellos, and basso continuo, requires virtuosity from the violists. Indeed, Viola I has a solo in the last movement which...
truth and wisdom. He is a member of the Order of Thrones and an angel of Virtuosity. He rules theology and morals, granting wisdom, determination and knowledge...
is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. It is a non-transposing instrument and typically its music is written...
Besides using Bach-style counterpoint, she called upon the particular virtuosity of the 19th-century Romantic piano repertoire—Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff...
rock's greatest album." Doggett described the LP as "a display of musical virtuosity never surpassed by any rock musician." In January 1969, after an absence...
horror genres. A few of his films such as The Lawnmower Man (1992) and Virtuosity (1995) feature groundbreaking computer animation and visual effects. The...
quartet is often considered the prototype for quartets due to the level of virtuosity demonstrated by its members and its central role in the development of...
"from the striking simplicity of Ma mère l'Oye to the transcendental virtuosity of Gaspard de la nuit". Ravel's earliest major work for piano, Jeux d'eau...
ITV, review: 'an interesting reflection on raw talent versus technical virtuosity'". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved...
understated role and perhaps the one that is most lingering, in terms of virtuosity, is that played by Madhuri Dixit. As Chandramukhi, she is simply stunning...
Sowell suggests that intellectuals rely heavily on what he calls "verbal virtuosity" (clever phrasing, vague euphemisms, witty quotes, deceptive labeling...
his career. His guitar playing employs melody and emotion rather than virtuosity.[clarification needed] Although virtuoso influences can be heard throughout...