Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Dan M — 20 Jan 2014
La Grande Bellezza, or The Great Beauty as it is more commonly known as, is a near perfect film in my amateurish opinion.
The Great Beauty plays as a close-quarters and contemporary tribute to Rome's splendor, self-indulgence and superficiality that we saw in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1960). Paolo Sorrentino's eye for imagery in this film is outstanding and fitting in every frame. Combined with Luca Bigazzi's masterful cinematography and Toni Servillo's wonderfully curious performance, you cannot help but stare in blissful awe at each passing frame.
Overall, The Great Beauty is a film that entices thought-provoking feelings. It is a film that has you leaving the cinema at the last second of the credits feeling amazed, baffled, belittled, and somewhat pretentious. Regardless if The Great Beauty is not your cup of tea, it should be renowned for it's visual splendours for anyone with an obsessive eye for beauty on screen. A masterful film in story, visuals, and character in all aspects. Enjoy!
--Here's to hoping it takes home the Best Foreign Language film at the Oscars!
This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Dan M on 20 Jan 2014.
The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.
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