Review of Vincere (2009) by Lucy B — 04 Apr 2010

A deliciously sensual film, impressionistic and unafraid to use jarringly unconventional techniques in forcing the audience to confront personal and public dissonances in the story of Mussolini's rise to power.

Part of Ida's tragedy, in my perception, was how like Mussolini she became, in that she was dominated by a single idea which threw all else out of perspective (although her fixation was destructive to none but herself.

) Tremendous performances were given, not only by Timi and Mezzogiorno. I'd still judge it as less than perfect; I felt that the film's strongest moments were those which incorporated "5 star" creations of the past, e.

G. the declaration of war from "Aida," the Act I finale of "Tosca," Chaplin in "The Kid." Still, a deeply impressive, seductive film.