Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Chris M — 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 Chris M on 03 Mar 2014.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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Além dos vários outros atributos, tem uma fotografia tão linda que eu poderia facilmente revê-lo inteiro sem som…

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

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By L B (93) on 30 Apr 2016

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It's just a life, full of strangeness and beauty, abounding with some things and lacking others…

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By Mark W (2,041) on 16 Nov 2016

Mancasem pufuleti la praga cand l-am vazut. mi s-a parut o prostie care m-a socat. nu imi amintesc decat ca eram revoltat de scene…

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By Stefano C (730) 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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