Reviewed by rogerco,

on 12 Feb 2022
Where seen: DVD proj @ home

Not a Great Film, but not bad

Review of" The Great Beauty  

Film directed by: Paolo Sorrentino 

Film released: 2013

Summary
Sumptuous to look at, but to what end?

Review

The photography and mise-en-scene is excellent, luxurious. The story, such as it is, is slightly confused (whose funeral was it, what happened to Ramona). Some laboured comedy - the cardinal more interested in his food recipes than spiritual matters. No hints of the dark side of the face of luxury and privilege.