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21 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This, in my opinion, is one of Rosselini's finest works. The BFI edition is a very good transfer however it was a disappointment to learn that it has been dubbed into english.
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An English couple (Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders) travel to Naples in order to dispose of a house owned by a recently deceased relative. This journey precipitates a crisis in their relationship which is exacerbated by the relaxed and sensual Neapolitan atmosphere which contrasts with their sterile marriage. This uneven examination of a troubled bourgeois marriage contains many powerful moments. Derided upon its initial release, the film's reputation has since been embraced by the likes of Francois Truffaut and Martin Scorsese. The director, Roberto Rossellini, uses the historical landscape of Pompeii and Vesuvius as a metaphor for both the decay and lack of life (the couple have no children) in their marriage. Cinematically speaking, the highlights of the film are the four visits to cultural and historical sites: the museum, the caves, the sulfur pits and Vesuvius itself. Bergman and Sanders are quite good with Sanders in a refreshing change of pace from his jaded cad roles. Still, what is one to make of the abrupt and emotionally false "happy" ending which comes in the last two minutes of the film? I saw the 81 minute cut which seems to be the only available version of the film which might explain the phony ending. Apparently, the original cut was around 97 minutes.
The BFI release from Great Britain is a very nice transfer in the proper 1.33 aspect ratio.
The BFI release from Great Britain is a very nice transfer in the proper 1.33 aspect ratio.
5 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Rossellini's Journey to Italy is one of the more interesting and rare "Art Films" of the early 1950s. While an interesting effort overall, ultimately comes across as a rather muddled (and occasionally pretentious) character study of a bored married couple. The crux of the film stems (or shall I say, slowly 'seeps') from the clashing, not only of the married couple with each other (within a foreign land, mind you) but also with the past, and the prospect of a very uncertain future (divorce is strongly considered several times). The film is very demanding, not intellectually or emotionally, necessarily, but in terms of patience. If one is patient enough to sit through the entire film without looking away or pulling out some electronic device or cell phone (I was, not going to lie) they will be rewarded with a few uncontrived moments of insight, beauty and even downright knowledge.
Bads: Meandering and poorly scripted. The performances are subsequently rather weak, and even the actors themselves seem confused by their lines.
Goods: Uncontrived, insightful, and very distinct in style. Is also an interesting and occasionally beautiful homage to the landscapes and history of Italy.
***3.5/5***
Bads: Meandering and poorly scripted. The performances are subsequently rather weak, and even the actors themselves seem confused by their lines.
Goods: Uncontrived, insightful, and very distinct in style. Is also an interesting and occasionally beautiful homage to the landscapes and history of Italy.
***3.5/5***
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