Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Ahmed S — 23 Nov 2013

The best film I've seen this year. Decadence, decay and beauty in the eternal.

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This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Ahmed S on 23 Nov 2013.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jenna I (601) on 29 Jun 2017

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By Frank C (286) on 10 Feb 2017

Let's see if this can be the first review of The Great Beauty to do without mentioning Fellini's 8 1/2. Darn…

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Sometimes it's hard to separate the true from the false, the profound from the banal…

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By Akumajack (41) on 26 Apr 2018

This film has almost no purpose. There's no clear meaning at the end of the day and it doesn't talk about anything…

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By James H (4,675) on 08 Jan 2019

One of the greatest films ever made. I implore every artist, of all mediums, to watch this whenever your soul next requires a solid pick-me-up…

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By Mauricio A (33) on 31 Jan 2016

A beautiful film that can survive, nay requires multiple viewings. Great cinematography, well acted and with something to say…

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By Lee Marshall (157) for Screen International (2,241) on 05 Jan 2016

Although Sorrentino’s Fellini mash-up adds little of substance to what il maestro showed and said all those years ago, it’s still a remarkable…

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