Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Augustine H — 03 Mar 2014

Truly bellissimo for the grand setting and the ending score. But do we really want another La Dolce Vita?

This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Augustine H on 03 Mar 2014.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Alun W (17) on 06 Jan 2018

For our cinema (italian cinema) doesn't get any greater then this. Una bellezza Felliniana, quella di Sorrentino…

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By Reece L (510) on 11 Nov 2015

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By Camilla Long (212) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 06 Mar 2018

I'd like to say there was a plot, only there isn't: it is simply a baroque and beautiful reflection of a five-decade romance with Rome…

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By Steve Erickson (207) for Gay City News (145) on 16 Feb 2018

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This is very much an arty film, a bit like The Square. There are some nice instances of cinematography present…

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By Akumajack (41) on 26 Apr 2018

This film has almost no purpose. There's no clear meaning at the end of the day and it doesn't talk about anything…

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