Review of Il Divo (2008) by Alexander J — 02 May 2009
If you're rather a newbie to contemporary Italian cinema and even more clueless when it comes to Italian politics, seeing "Il Divo" will leave you with more questions than answers. It's a complex tale of immorality and corruption in a country that is often described as the Heart of Culture.
Focusing on the fascinating character of Giulio Andreotti, who spent more time in parliament than anyone else before him and who was one of the most controversial figures during his 40+ years of reign in cabinet, "Il Divo" will swarm your head with names, places and other things like crazy, making it almost unbearable to try to follow the plot.
Like in real life, chaos and confusion rule. However, there are some really good and stylish sequences in there (the killings), but to a large extent it remains a tight chamber play with little to no action.
A very well-done portrait of a man torn between duty and deception, "Il Divo" with its splendid cinematography and excellent pacing is another example of Italian cinema on the rise. A second viewing is highly advised.
This review of Il Divo (2008) was written by Alexander J on 02 May 2009.
Il Divo has generally received very positive reviews.
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