Review of Il Divo (2008) by Hesham A — 19 Oct 2010

The accusations & scandals in the life of Italia's Political Monster Giulio Andreotti.

This review of Il Divo (2008) was written by Hesham A on 19 Oct 2010.

Il Divo has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Novella C (1) on 14 Oct 2010

Outstanding movie, altough a bit difficult for those who do not have knowledge of the last 60 years of Italian politics…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 18 Feb 2014

I don't know if non-Italians can really follow the whole story. But this is the best Italian film I've seen in a loooong while. Top score for me…

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By Jeff S (1,369) on 27 Jun 2010

It has fine performances, a riveting visual style , and a memorable soundtrack, but Il Divo is a docudrama that is so jam packed with the details…

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By Jhuan D (17) on 14 Sep 2011

A great movie that can be seen even from who is not familiar whit the Italian political situation because it doesn't only represent the life…

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By Huw J (5) on 15 Jan 2016

Disappointing. Was hoping for a tense Borgen-esque political drama. Instead it's style over substance…

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By Fraser H (47) on 11 Aug 2011

I don't suppose a film about a former Italian PM's going to be everyone's cup of tea, but hey ho, this is a brilliant movie…

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By Tor M (646) on 12 Jul 2010

Visually it's wonderful. Sorrentino does a great job and the camera and music work is superb. The performances are also really good…

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By Davide A (17) on 26 Dec 2012

As an American who knew very little about politics in Italy, I was very interested to see this movie while I was living in Milan…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 24 Oct 2010

Before Berlusconi, Italy had another PM whose leadership was tainted by scandals, named Giulio Andreotti…

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By Shahar T (33) on 18 Mar 2013

The remarkably broad spectrum in which iconic governmental figures have been portrayed in film over the decades has ranged from the personal…

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