Review of 8½ (1963) by Santasa — 04 Nov 2021

It's spectacular. It was creative impulse, resulting in culture and art's main reference point.

This review of 8½ (1963) was written by Santasa on 04 Nov 2021.

8½ has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 08 Dec 1978

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