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Il Divo [DVD]

Toni Servillo , Anna Bonaiuto , Paolo Sorrentino    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Toni Servillo, Anna Bonaiuto, Giulio Bosetti, Flavio Bucci, Carlo Buccirosso
  • Directors: Paolo Sorrentino
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: Italian
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Artificial Eye
  • DVD Release Date: 27 July 2009
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002753V20
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,485 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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The new film from Paolo Sorrentino, the acclaimed director of The Consequences of Love and The Family Friend, is a riveting talk of political intrigue and organised crime, based n the extraordinary life of Guilio Andreotti. Italian Prime Minister no less than seven times, Andreotti s long career was dogged by persistent accusations of conspiracy, Mafia connections and state-sponsored terror. Epic in scope and featuring a commanding performance from Toni Servillo (Gomorrah) as the chillingly enigmatic Andreotti, this compelling and visually dazzling film explores the labyrinthine political machinations and shady criminal underworld surrounding this fascinating and controversial figure. Special Features: The making of Il Divo, Additional Interviews with director Paolo Sorrentino, Special effects featurette, Deleted scenes, Theatrical trailer

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars C-I-N-E-M-A. 8 Jun 2009
By Mooch
Format:DVD
The most beguiling film I've seen in a long time, Il Divo is a riot of cinematic technique, a breathless sugar-rush of pure style. Whip-pans and fast cuts one moment, slo-mo operatic action the next. From the surreal shots of a politician skidding child-like across a marble floor to the macabre scenes of the central character creeping round and round his house like Nosferatu - and not forgetting an employment of soundtrack and sound effects that puts peak-form Tarantino in the shade - this bold picture is (all guns) blazing with energy.

Your response to the film will have a lot to do with your approach to cinema. I'm reminded of the review panel who discussed this movie on BBC's Newsnight. They complained that it was difficult to follow the plot and it was too confusing as a lesson in Italian political history, though as an aside they admitted it was terrific cinematically. For me, that relegation of the cinematic experience to a secondary concern says it all. If you want to learn about the facts read a book, if you love cinema, definitely get hold of this film. I'm not saying it's like some sort of shallow advert, it's fascinating as an abstract portrait of power in an unfamiliar (to me) country and a fantastic primer to make you interested in finding out more about the period and events. It's just not a cut and dried briefing document that will furnish you with a simple education.

I would contrast this film to the recent Red Army Faction film The Baader-Meinhof Complex. The German movie presents you with a linear cause-and-effect narrative plotting the formation, actions of and destruction of the R.A.F. I came away feeling like I had learned a lot about the group but feeling subdued, bored, less interested than when I had gone in: the film was flat, lifeless, seemed over-long. Despite glamorous production values, lots of action and good-looking actors etc, The Baader-Meinhof Complex is really just a straight historical reconstruction, only of interest to those who don't know much about that gang and is only a one-watcher. Il Divo on the other hand, is a film that I imagine would be an exhilarating experience whether you know nothing about the subject matter or whether you are an expert on Italian politics or for everyone in between - provided you believe in Cinema. It feels to me like something that will still be a great movie 30 years down the line.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating political drama 1 Jun 2009
Format:DVD
I went to see this last week at the Picture House in Hebden Bridge and found it to be a fascinating film, not quite what I was expecting. The trailer seemed to focus on the Mafia connections to politics and I was expecting more of an action movie. This film, however, was subtle in every way and in some places the 'action' was down played. The acting was excellent from all the cast (can't think of one poor performance) and as always with Italian films, the music was great - a real mix of genres.

At the start you are given an Italian Glossary - all the nicknames of political characters and organisations that feature in the film. My heart sank as I'm not good with names at the best of times, but I needn't have worried because the use of this shorthand was limited.

My friend commented that it took some concentration to read fast flowing subtitles (thankfully in large font) whilst watching occasionally quick changing imagery all of which is essential to the plot at that point of the film, so perhaps not a film to watch when you've had a heavy week at work.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film, even better performance 21 Feb 2010
Format:DVD
Hadn't seen anything by Sorrentino, or with Servillo, before... and count me impressed. The camera work, editing, music, sound, casting, and sets were all first class, but it is Toni Servillo's portrayal of Giulio Andreotti that stands out as, for me, the best performance in any film I've seen this year. Absolutely mesmerizing.
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4.0 out of 5 stars IL DIVO
"Power wears out those who don't have it."
- Andreotti

Stylish Italian film whose complex subject is Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Master bipic of a master enigma
This is an excellent film that probes the murky underwaters of Italian post-war politics. Vivid and engaging style with an excellent and appropriate soundtrack that captures the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lotta Continua
5.0 out of 5 stars A Political Biopic with a real difference...
Whether or not you appreciate the masterful, almost flashy direction, it certainly turns what could be an absolute dirge of a political lecture into a cinematic tour de force. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tim Kidner
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Superb cinema. Very interesting. Made me want to research more.Best film I have seen in a while, since City of God I think. Read more
Published 17 months ago by B J M
4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish Political Drama
Having been a fan of Paulo Sorrentino's earlier films, The Consequences of Love and (slightly less so) A Family Friend, this is his very stylish take on the political 'career' of... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Keith M
3.0 out of 5 stars Accomplished portrait of soullessness?
As at least one other reviewer has previously said, this is a highly impressive cinematic achievement from a technical point of view. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2011 by Spailpin Fanach
4.0 out of 5 stars A film with style, but the man is left as an enigma
A rich visual experience, enhanced by the music soundtrack, well worth watching as an exercise in cinematography. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2010 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars A `Citizen Kane' for the 21st Century
For me this film has little to do with the recent spate of left-wing terrorist interest and more to do with a study of power and how fickle power is. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Denis Joe
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting
I must admit that I had high hopes for this - I enjoyed reading about Italian politics and the mafia, and with the critics' plaudits, I thought this film would be a real... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Nemesis 77
4.0 out of 5 stars Il Divo review
Il Divo film.
Film could have been made better ALL round!, l mean how story is told which is in a very softly low voice, for the hard of hearing and non is hard to hear so... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Enzo
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