Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Graham J — 02 Feb 2014

Original brilliantly outlandish, a feast for the eyes, life affirming.

This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Graham J on 02 Feb 2014.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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The Great Beauty is an alleged condemnation of the decadence of Rome and its high society, but inasmuch as it approaches coherence at all…

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By Guillem Martinez Oya (22) for Cinematismo (13) on 12 Dec 2018

A travel by la città eterna. About the beauty, the desire, the life and, finally, the death. An audiovisual travel that worth doing…

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By Alexandra R (101) on 06 Feb 2016

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

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By Lee Marshall (157) for Screen International (2,241) on 05 Jan 2016

Although Sorrentino’s Fellini mash-up adds little of substance to what il maestro showed and said all those years ago, it’s still a remarkable…

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By André D (1,970) on 16 Sep 2015

A modern italian tale with outstanding cinematography by Sorrentino, Contarello and Bigazzi who take us through a joyous ride beyond a new…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 07 Feb 2016

Gorgeously shot, elegantly edited and wonderfully performed film about the intangible aspects of life...I think…

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By Jenna I (601) on 29 Jun 2017

Honestly a bit too heavy handed for me. Speaking of Fellini, he had a better grasp on when to reveal and when to hide…

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By Frank C (286) on 10 Feb 2017

Let's see if this can be the first review of The Great Beauty to do without mentioning Fellini's 8 1/2. Darn…

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