Scarlet Diva
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Movie Reviews of Scarlet Diva
Movie Review: Great film, great director
Summary: 5 Stars
Asia Argento made a great film! And the DVD extras are very, very good!Movie Review: hey, turn on the subtitles!
Summary: 4 Stars
ignore the other reviewers because this DVD does have subtitles, you may just have to turn them on in your menu.. unless I have some sort of magical copy!?!! anyways Scarlet Diva is another love it or hate it art house flick. It all depends on if you like Asia Argento, because this is a vehicle for her. Some magazines have critized this movie as an ego trip for her but they wouldn't dare say that about a woody allen movie or any other project from a multi-talented artist..you can tell this movie was made to tell some sort of life story and you can tell it is heavily dramatized..the film itself has it's own voyeuristic feel to it and some of the scenes and transitions are just wonderful (one of my favs include a shot of asia covering her arms over her head and the arms transition into a pillow that spreads open revealing asia was sleeping..hard to explain but the small things are what make this movie beautiful)..the movie is a little shapeless and drags in some areas but for a directoral debut with a small budget, this is impressive. I hope Asia directs again with a story that it is completely different so it can show an extension of her talents.Movie Review: A promising first film . . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is like one of those exceedingly autobiographical and self-reflexive first novels by a young writer. It's really all about the life of director-star Asia Argento, with just enough fictionalized elements to keep you guessing. (Who is the rock star with whom her character of "Anna" is so madly in love? With the name of "Kirk Vaines," it makes you wonder if he was based on Kurt Cobain! But the character is Australian and sounds more like Nick Cave, so who knows??) Asia is a compelling and fearless performer, and her film is quite elegantly shot and creatively edited despite an obviously low budget. It also defies the convention of many films of this type that track the tragic lives of movie starlets: in this film, the heroine actually seems to be on a path to get her troubled life *together.* Scarlet Diva is the work of a talented filmmaker, without a doubt, and I would love to see a *second* film directed by Asia Argento. I think she might actually do wonders with some material not simply about herself, if someone took a chance to give her the reigns to a project. Go, Asia!Movie Review: No Hollywood actress can ever come close to this performance
Summary: 4 Stars
The name Asia Argento may not be mainstream in America, but for the cult audience she is the Queen of European cinema. Intelligent, funny, and willing to break any taboo you throw at her, Asia Argento is a true artist and actress who puts... American actresses like Julia Roberts and Gwenyth Paltrow to shame. This movie, semi-autobiographical, is Asia in the raw. Totally stripped and laid bare to the viewer. Is there lots of nudity in the picture? Yes. Is there a story? Yes. Is there a performance that touches you? Yes. Asia Argento is not for the weak-minded, but this movie shows the "XXX" crowd that she's much more than a pretty face. With her trademark tatoo and oddly fascinating beauty, Asia Argento is an actress to be admired. Her direction in this movie, not surprisingly, is just as raw and unbalanced. Bravo, Asia! Look out America, you have no idea how good this woman is.Movie Review: Great actress, good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a fan of Asia Argento for years, from her father's (Dario Argento) movies and to The Heart is Deceitful..., I found this "autobiographical" film a bit disturbing, but also a broader display of her talents. From start to finish it is a cynical look at the downside of fame. No holds barred here, we follow the main charector, Anna,as she searches for respectability, love, and a clean slate fora new beginning.
It seems Asia let loose a lot of inner turmoil in this film, including the "rock star" relationship, which mirrored real life, and the strained relationship with her mother, Daria Nicolodi (who plays the overbearing mother in the film).
The best part of this dvd in my opinion, is the commentary by the director/star. That's where you get a real feel for the lady behind the story and gain some understanding about the story.