Review of Amarcord (1973) by Austin B — 19 Feb 2014

Even a boring Fellini is a beautiful Fellini.

This review of Amarcord (1973) was written by Austin B on 19 Feb 2014.

Amarcord has generally received very positive reviews.

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Amarcord means amaro and ricordo, translates to love and memory. This is a nostalgia film, based on Fellini's youth in a seaside village…

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Fellini's ability to compose a frame that oozes baroque drama and vitality is almost unparalleled and Amarcord more or less succeeded for me…

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By Matthew A (1,056) on 04 Aug 2013

A circus of youth and made up memories. I especially loved the scene of the boy dancing in the fog, also the peacock in the snow…

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By Stefano B (26) on 10 Mar 2013

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I finally got around to seeing this Fellini's classic, and really enjoyed it…

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Non e' che I sia piaciuto particolarmente, sembra un Baaria ben fatto, pero' intreccia una serie di momenti/storie senza lasciarmi molto…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 27 Dec 2015

Might get lynched for this, but I really did not get what the big deal is with this movie…

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