Open City
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Movie Reviews of Open City
Movie Review: A masterpeice
Summary: 5 Stars
Using simple cinematographic techniques and subtle video work, Rossellini was able to capture the startlingly good acting of his characters. However, the film's power is not in the actors' abilities to portray different characters, but in its stark simplicity that historic Rome is able to live anew for the viewer. (Indeed, Open City was filmed only several weeks after liberation and many of the film actors were unschooled and found off the streets.) One can not help but feel the power, agony and brave fortitude of the film's characters.
The film is worthy of many, many viewings; Enjoy.
Movie Review: Almost a Documentary because its so REAL
Summary: 5 Stars
Roma, citta aperta or Open City is another great movie about Nazi Germany. I have recommended this along with Olympia, Triumph of the Will, Night and Fog, Metropolis and The Power of Nightmares.
This one takes place in Nazi occupied Rome. The film was made only months after the Allied Forces had pushed the Nazis out. Roberto Rossellini began writing it just two months after the Nazis evacuated and was filmed in the actual locations. It is probably the most moving part of the film, it is ALL REAL! It's more of a documentary in that respect.
Movie Review: Great Movie, Disappointing Transfer
Summary: 5 Stars
It is unfortunate that one of the milestone movies of international cinema receives such a terrible treatment in terms of subtitles and print transfer on the DVD. A great amount of the dialogue does not appear to be translated. It left me wondering what nuances in the wonderful script co-written by Frederico Fellini I was missing out on. I am also certain that there must be a better print somewhere than the "pristine" one used in this transfer.Movie Review: The Power Of Human Spirit
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can look past the terrible transfer (understandable considering the origins of the film) and the rather limited subtitles - you will find here one of the most profound films ever made. There is not much that I can say about the power of this film because it is inexplicable - I think it is a very important film - and with what is going on in the world this is the perfect time to watch it!Movie Review: So dark, and so brilliant.
Summary: 5 Stars
I wonder about some complaints over this DVD. The transfer is fine - it's an old, black-and-white film and for all that looks pretty darn good. Less than 5% of the dialogue is untranslated in subtitles, and as an Italian speaker I can tell you what's left out is insignificant chit chat.See it for the fine performances, the achievement of its making, and for the history it portrays.