Review of Il Divo (2008) by Rory W — 28 Mar 2009

Part pourtant bien, mais devient vite chiant...

This review of Il Divo (2008) was written by Rory W on 28 Mar 2009.

Il Divo has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Stefanie C (86) on 23 Jun 2010

A brilliant film based on the complex and enigmatic character of Andreotti, and Italy itself…

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By Adam B (2,189) 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 Fraser H (47) on 11 Aug 2011

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By Sayan M (17) on 22 Dec 2012

Brilliance!!! filmmaking at its best... and whatta performance from tony servillo!!! just go see…

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By Jovan J (71) 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 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 Kalamár G (41) on 02 Jan 2014

Really engaging visually and very well acted, but I wasn't able to follow the plot…

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By John Y (1,135) on 02 Jul 2011

Interesting film, though it's hard to tell if they're mocking the guy, or just doing a biography…

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By Bee V (2) on 03 Feb 2011

A mosaic portrait of the most influencial Italian politician of the last 50 years…

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By Giuseppe P (190) on 16 Nov 2012

Andreotti è la massima espressione del potere mafioso, l'abbiamo capito finalmente…

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