Review of The Conformist (1971) by Christopher S — 05 Jul 2009

Stunningly beautiful cinematography. 1h 55 mins of sheer eye candy and giddiness.

This review of The Conformist (1971) was written by Christopher S on 05 Jul 2009.

The Conformist has generally received very positive reviews.

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Animula vagula blandula Hospes comesque corporis' (Little soul of mine, tender and soft, sweet companion of my body)…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 31 Mar 2014

The Conformist is a film that has stuck with me since my initial viewing a few days ago, perhaps it deserves half a star higher…

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By Jackie H (83) on 08 Jul 2015

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Bertolucci's dig at the fickle nature of man and its political consequences…

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By Indi V (217) on 15 Dec 2014

A man who wants to be Normal whatever that means in Fascist Italy, tries to be come that as he is told to carry out an assassination…

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By Alex B (1,607) on 30 Dec 2014

Beautifully staged and shot but it just didn't grab me the way I would have liked. Worth seeing simply for the visuals…

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Like some other reviewers, I was not impressed by the writing and the way the narrative was presented…

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By Gordon B (705) on 14 Mar 2016

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