Review of Open City (2008) by Bf E — 08 Feb 2011
Work began on this film just months after Allied troops landed in Italy. As I watched, I frequently thought how therapeutic and uniting this film must have been for Italians in 1945. The story is deeply moving, suspenseful, and well-acted.
Although some reviewers focus on melodrama in the film, I am certain there were actual melodramatic elements in play during the oppressive Nazi occupation. This is one of the best films I have ever seen.
(Note: Federico Fellini gets a writing credit for "Scenes and Dialog" while the story idea is credited to other writers.).
This review of Open City (2008) was written by Bf E on 08 Feb 2011.
Open City has generally received positive reviews.
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