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Movie Reviews of Italian for Beginners
Movie Review: Know what you are getting yourself into
Summary: 1 Stars
We had no idea what we were in for when we rented this movie. I enjoy foreign films, so I probably would still have rented it knowing it was a Danish movie and based on the description, but I was unaware that I would be a guinea pig for an experimental film style. The description makes it sound like your normal, everyday feel-good romantic comedy with a few quirks, twists, and turns that will amuse and entertain...instead this felt like a poorly done student filmshot on a home video camera, with uninteresting characters, no plotline, no humor, and generally no redeeming qualities whatsoever, except the one Grand Canal vista about 5 minutes before the movie ends. I wish I could have those 2 hours of my life back. My husband and I wholeheartedly regard this as the worst movie we have ever seen. Ever. Ever, ever...Movie Review: 90 minutes I can't get back
Summary: 1 Stars
This may very well be the worst movie I have ever seen. I don't even know where to begin. The film (or shall I say "tape") must have been shot by a 6-year-old.There is absolutely zero character development. There's no music. The acting is eighth-grade-drama-class quality. They can't even get one of the "actors" to cry real tears, opting instead for what was sure to be an eye-dropper. The subtitles look like they were done in the early 80s.
I'm normally a huge fan of foreign films, figuring that if they make it to the shelves of our local video stores, they're high quality. This film shot thousands of holes in my theory. This is no "Talk to her." This is no "Y Tu Mama." This is no "Open your eyes."
I give the "fim" an F-. But the experience of mocking it while watching it in disbelief, an A.
Movie Review: Be warned: I got my money back!
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't care what the rules for Dogme95 are: I thought this movie [stunk]. The fact that it is shot using only a hand-held camera means nothing to me. What it does mean is this: The movie has the look and feel of a final project for a college level drama course. I don't understand what critics and viewers see in this movie. I honestly can't believe this film found it's way into even limited release. Maybe this type of filmmaking appeals to some people. I don't know; I fast forwarded through 90% of the movie in complete disbelief. My friends and I got a good laugh out of it...But I asked for my money back when I returned it to the video store. This movie is definately not for everyone.
Movie Review: How to trick someone into renting the worst movie on earth..
Summary: 1 Stars
When my wife and I rented this movie, we did so because it came highly recommended from movie critics and because the movie case had the look of a quirky romantic comedy, similar to say, "Woman on Top". Even the description on the back of the movie conveniently leaves out the fact that it is an experimental Danish movie. We, however, moved past our anger at the marketing ploy and watched the movie anyway. Long story short, the script was boring and somewhat nonsensical, the actors were completely unbelievable, and the characters were unlikeable. It's just another case of a bad art film getting a good review because nobody wants to admit they don't like it for fear of looking uncultured or dumb.Movie Review: Terrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I often rent foreign films or purchase them on amazon. Thankfully I rented this one so as not to be stuck with it. The movie description on the back of the dvd seemed interesting so I chose to bring it home. After getting dizzy from the hand-held camera I maintained composure and tried watching. The acting was sub-par and I had no real interest in the characters. I made it a half hour into the movie before I went back and returned it to the video store and upon handing it back said, "never recommend this movie to anyone. ever."