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8½

1963
Comedy
Drama
2h 18m
A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies (imdb)
Directed by:
Federico Fellini Federico Fellini
Written by:
Federico Fellini Federico Fellini Brunello Rondi Brunello Rondi Ennio Flaiano Ennio Flaiano Tullio Pinelli Tullio Pinelli
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Starring:
Claudia Cardinale Claudia Cardinale Marcello Mastroianni Marcello Mastroianni Anouk Aimée Anouk Aimée Sandra Milo Sandra Milo Caterina Boratto Caterina Boratto Rossella Falk Barbara Steele Barbara Steele Guido Alberti Guido Alberti Madeleine LeBeau Madeleine LeBeau Eddra Gale Mario Conocchia Bruno Agostini
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Genres:
Comedy, Drama
AKAs:
8 1/2, Eight and a Half, Otto e mezzo
Countries:
France, Italy
Languages:
English, French, Italian, German
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8½

1963
Comedy
Drama
2h 18m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Mar 2007
5
91st
This movie is so endlessly self-referential and circular, and slips between reality and fantasy so quickly and smoothly (occasionally combining the two), that even though it can be confusing at times, it doesn't really matter. It's wholly fascinating and magical in the way that it defies any sort of typical plot and structure. And it's absolutely gorgeous - maybe the best-looking film I've ever seen. Truly a masterpiece.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
sockmanSockman
Rated 04 Aug 2008
99
99th
Whoever said this is a "tornado of a film" was absolutely right; there's so much to keep track of in every scene that it can get pretty confusing, but the more times you see it, the more layers you will unravel. And you will see it more than once. In fact, just writing about it makes me want to watch it again. There aren't many movies that carry that distinction.
Rated 04 Aug 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 08 Dec 2006
97
99th
It just gets better every time. Every scene is amazing. For most directors, the meta-narrative about a filmmaker who can't seem to make his film would be plenty enough. But what's magical about 8 1/2 is it's about so much more than that. And it's done so brilliantly, it just flows perfectly and doesn't feel written at all. It really is a perfect movie. The lighting is perfect, the music is perfect, the casting is perfect. It sweeps you off your feet. Absolutely one of the best films ever made.
Rated 08 Dec 2006
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 15 Jul 2007
90
94th
A really amazing film that lives up to its reputation. It's filled to the brim with ideas about life and film and, while they're all tethered together through Guido's quasi mid-life crisis, it's still amazing that everything works so well. I was surprised by how often I found myself laughing even though I wouldn't call this a comedy. I found a few parts here and there to be incoherent, but I think this is the type of movie that really requires several viewings to really get everything out of it
Rated 15 Jul 2007
ocelotOcelot
Rated 14 Oct 2010
55
45th
Remember that scene in Spinal Tap where Nigel has that guitar that he's never even played? That's what 8½ is like to me. Something that's admired but not enjoyed. It's well made, obviously -- but it just isn't interesting to watch.
Rated 14 Oct 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 04 Aug 2008
10
97th
It was not until the last couple of minutes featuring an amazing and thought provoking monologue that I was completely sold. This film is a masterpiece and deserves its reputation to the fullest. The actors light up the screen, and the story is to die for. Whether Fellini's intention was to move or inspire us, this is without a doubt my favorite film about films and one of the best films ever made. Magnifico!
Rated 04 Aug 2008
magbMagb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
85th
8½ is not an easy movie to just sit down and watch and that's it. So much is going on; it's hard to take it all in. But even when it's confusing, it's always fascinating. Every moment of the film screams: "I am genius! I am genius!" And it's hard to disagree.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 14 Feb 2007
100
99th
The closest to perfection I've seen in a movie. It will make you smile everytime you think how good it was.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
49th
Having seen this film rated very highly here I got a copy and watched it.This film had very little entertainment value for me it was a task to actually get to the end and I have trouble seeing how it could be rated so highly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 19 Sep 2010
40
5th
The purpose of cinema is to both entertain and provoke. The only emotional or any response Fellini's "8 1/2" can cause to a casual audience is frustration. Flashbacks, dreams and reality blend incoherently into a chaotic, abysmal whole that is neither comprehensible nor interesting. Instead of making love to the audience, Fellini compels it to watch him masturbate. His film is arrogant and pretentious. Some good camerawork and cinematography are outweighed by mostly terrible editing and sound.
Rated 19 Sep 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 04 Mar 2010
75
71st
Watching hoity toity rich Italians prance around in a director's imaginary playground just isn't my cup of tea to be honest. With that being said 8 1/2 is wildly imaginative and works as an amusing psycho-analytic biography. It is also a technical masterpiece and even if the lightness of the plot and characters doesn't interest you it is still fascinating to behold. Fellini's use of shadows and style is exquisite but unfortunately on an emotional and mental level this film didn't stimulate.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 18 Jan 2008
60
50th
I've tried several times - and probably is going to give it at least one more chance - but it is, frankly, an incredibly boring film. I doubt I will ever really like it; it would be nice finding out what the fuzz is about, though. For now, I recommend Fellini's excellent 'La Strada' instead.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
whaleybabWhaleybab
Rated 28 Aug 2007
70
47th
Not very entertaining to watch but the story behind this movie makes it (a bit) better. Maybe a good idea to check it out first. Story is hard to follow for me because I had no idea it's more like an autobiograph, so not knowing what to think of this. Music was nice but still wondering why this movie is so highly rated. I rather watch Rambo :P
Rated 28 Aug 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 10 May 2008
98
99th
This is gorgeous, I'm not sure there's another B&W film that looks better. Everything oozes style, but it doesn't end there. The story spins and twists and feels almost unbounded at times, like it can take you anywhere it wants. The more I think about it, the more I want to watch it again.
Rated 10 May 2008
robrob
Rated 15 Aug 2007
19
98th
Racked with insecurities over his next big project, under incredible pressure to match La Dolce Vita, Fellini demolishes his anxiety by abstracting, by making a meta-film, by expressing his own torture in a bizarre narrative. Taking a self-critical look at himself and the industry in which he works, Fellini is at times crushingly pessimistic, at others expressing hope of rebirth, but always conscious of the absurd nature of reality and the beauty inherent to it.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
brandt64brandt64
Rated 15 Aug 2009
75
55th
Difficult to watch at times. It's full of stunning b&w cinematography and has some great moments, but ultimately it was hard for me to be compelled by such a futile, unchanging story. Yes, I realize that this was the point, but it indulged itself so much on this point that it hampered my ability to enjoy the film.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
arkadiaarkadia
Rated 03 Apr 2009
98
98th
Keep watching it, but relax & don't try too hard. Just give it. It gets better and better with time. Another reviewer likened this to "learning a new language." I agree -- keep watching and you will absorb it until you're able to think & feel in this new language.
Rated 03 Apr 2009
farzanFarzan
Rated 22 Jul 2008
95
96th
8½ is a magical piece of film. You pop it in, and you think its a simple story about a director who has directors block, and you realize it isn't with the opening scene. The opening scene was pure magic. 8½ is an extremely difficult film to follow. You never know when it is reality, and when it is dream, and at the same time, it is hard to comprehend both of them. It was amazing how the past and present were mixed up as if it was happening simultaneously. Fellini's 8½ is a Masterpiece.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
naikounaikou
Rated 19 Feb 2011
60
60th
It criticizes itself very nicely - it lacks a message, it's self indulgent, it's aimless and full of confusing and unnecessary symbolism. Naturally, pointing out your own flaws doesn't excuse them. If it didn't have such brilliant cinematography and amazing camerawork, I would very likely hate this movie.
Rated 19 Feb 2011
jebJeb
Rated 24 Jul 2008
100
98th
Magical. Unbelievably self-referential and it seems like the fantasy and reality are connected in some way. Chaotic, messy, creative and dense on some many levels, this needs repetitive watches to fully recognize what Fellini's message is.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
lockstocklockstock
Rated 10 Apr 2013
66
65th
italianen praten te snel, mijn dyslectisch brein kan da ni aan
Rated 10 Apr 2013
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 10 May 2010
65
50th
I feel very split about this film, mostly because I love Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale in a manner that is undoubtedly unhealthy. They are even better the older they get. The scenery here is charming, full of wits and debth, but I simply find it hard to understand ENOUGH for me to fully enjoy the dream-sequences. I have to little to hold onto for this movie to get me out of the chair. And then I start getting bored at times. Such a shame.
Rated 10 May 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 15 Aug 2008
4
74th
An exquisitely beautiful film on the narrative and visual fronts. The deconstruction of Guido's film and personal life is handled in such a self-referential and dreamlike manner. Sometimes it becomes overwhelming and confusing, and it lacks true emotional resonance, but thanks to the beautiful photography and seamless presentation it's never boring. This is a film of almost unbelievable style and fluidity.
Rated 15 Aug 2008
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 17 Oct 2016
78
97th
a life condensed and abstracted in a more accessible, approachable way than something like Zerkalo. a confession. and explanation. i feel free after watching it, like i've been stretched after being tight, wound. the rubato of stress and calm, 'quickening and slackening', toying with time and dreams and memories; playful musical motifs alluding to earlier moods, all dizzying and rapturous.
Rated 17 Oct 2016
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 14 Feb 2010
70
34th
An overall unenjoyable movie about a troubled director. Fellini includes numerous dives into fantasy that both serve no purpose, nor have any consequence, all while being interesting and rarely, but at times breathtaking. I really enjoyed the opening scene, but didn't really care about the end.
Rated 14 Feb 2010
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 06 Jul 2008
95
94th
A beautiful work, the flashback/dream sequences are something that I cannot get out of my mind. The topic is a bit dull, but Fellini made it very interesting with dynamic characters and unmatched cinematography. Additionally, Anouk Aimée is absolutely gorgeous (Fellini tried to make her look unattractive in order to fit her role, actually). Whisper to me in Italian, please!
Rated 06 Jul 2008
ieuandpIeuanDP
Rated 02 May 2016
90
92nd
Guido turns to his dreams and reveries, not only to escape the pressures of filmmaking, but to make sense of the chaos around him. Deeply personal, emotional resonances draw him to his various fantasies and formative memories. The meandering flow of his imagination is really uniquely evocative and absorbing, and I love how this is achieved partly by never deciphering it or overtly distinguishing it from his reality; how you often see fantasy and reality vying for control of his train of thought.
Rated 02 May 2016
spookyspooky
Rated 28 Nov 2008
100
89th
Arguably Fellini's best, 8 1/2 is a wildly imaginative trip into the inner world of it's main character, Guido, a movie director who is hardly breathing under the weight of his responsibilities, his past and present relationships, and his inner conflicts. As Guido slowly - but surely - gets lost in his memories, fantasies and dreams, we get lost in one of the most creative, beautifully constructed and visually stunning films ever.
Rated 28 Nov 2008
zayankZayanK
Rated 04 Jan 2010
94
93rd
SO many hot women.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
The ultimate filmmakers film. An entrancing masterpiece from start to finish; it is often complex and confusing, challenging the viewer to disentangle the various narratives - those of reality and fantasy - before any meaning can be translated and understood. Whilst it is almost thoroughly autobiographical, 8½ is perhaps best read as a film about filmmaking - an ascerbic metafiction that confronts some of the absurdities which Fellini himself often observed, and challenges how films are viewed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
92nd
Inventive meditation on the creative process and on the male mind.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 13 Feb 2008
9
93rd
What else can be said? A mind fuck. Just reading about this movie and how it was made was a fuckin experience, let alone the movie itself.
Rated 13 Feb 2008
antitypeantitype
Rated 21 Jan 2010
98
99th
Ultimate cinematic transcendence and beauty. An absurdist meta-film, a world within a world within a world. The whole thing is a metaphor for anxious self-doubt and existential struggle giving way to dreams. A gorgeous and endlessly rewarding reverie.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
ktappektappe
Rated 23 Mar 2008
40
16th
OK, look. I understand this is a widely-revered "masterpiece", and that it's highly symbolic, autobiographical, representative of the era in which it was made, and uber-stylistic. Got it. But I still didn't like it. Anyone studying film must see this; it is widely influential and often referenced. But don't expect to be blown away the way, say, "Citizen Kane" will do. Instead you'll experience a series of "WTF?" moments. Perhaps dropping a bit of acid first would help...
Rated 23 Mar 2008
stewballStewball
Rated 24 Apr 2009
2
0th
"Pretentious, boring and incomprehensible"--behold the holy trinity of crap, and he aced 'em all.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 22 Dec 2010
50
44th
It is incredibly bold and well-made, but the fact that it was such a personal film for Fellini makes it feel a bit harder for me to deeply connect with. However, I want to watch it again with a better copy.
Rated 22 Dec 2010
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 18 Dec 2015
85
80th
I just thought it would be funny to give it 85 I dunno what was going on
Rated 18 Dec 2015
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 23 Jun 2008
85
95th
Few films have had as wide-ranging and as far-reaching an impact as 8½. Its incalculable influence is seen in Italian films, fantasy films, films about the creative process of filmmaking, films mixing reality with dream and childhood memory sequences, greats from Woody Allen to Kusturica and Terry Gilliam. Whatever it lacks in narrative it makes up for in cinematic virtuosity, larger-than-life scenery and characters, imaginative flurries seamlessly interspersed with weighty meditation.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
maakalmaakal
Rated 01 Dec 2011
72
44th
Chalk me up as one of those who can appreciate the film's beauty, but was ultimately left cold. I'm almost always turned off by "movies about making movies", and this was narcissistic to the nth degree. Excellent in its way, but the least enjoyable of the Fellini films I've seen.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 05 Aug 2011
9
2nd
One man's creative fever dream is another man's tortuous nightmare.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 06 Nov 2007
94
89th
So much about memory and perception that it almost begins to work better as the film itself gently transforms into memory in the mind of the viewer. Something Fellini achieves here that eludes many filmmakers is making certain that all his fanciful dream sequences, flashbacks and sly twists of the film's reality actually add up to something. It's never mere noodling or visual trickery; it always offers some fresh insight into the director character played by Mastroianni.
Rated 06 Nov 2007
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 31 Aug 2009
20
6th
I had high expectations, and this was a struggle to even finish. On a whole I have to say that I just don't get all the love that people have for this film. Maybe certain kinds of people are drawn towards the deconstructionist stuff, but for me it takes all the joy out of the film. I promise that one day I will revisit this film, because apparently I'm out by myself here.
Rated 31 Aug 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 27 Jul 2009
100
99th
The greatest film ever made...period. Perfection. i wish I could watch it forever. The film that single-handedly opened my eyes to all the complexity and beauty that cinema has to offer.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 21 Dec 2009
98
99th
I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything in the film, but I can easily say this is a masterpiece. It's clearly much more than a story about Fellini's own struggles with director's block; it has something to say about life, love, and happiness. It's expertly shot: the opening scene and the "harem" scene will always stand out in my mind, and I love how reality and fantasy are blended seamlessly with no indication. It ends up creating an emotionally surreal experience.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 23 Mar 2010
50
36th
I understand why this film is so acclaimed by all. The film has very rich artistic elements. But it is not enough for me, because it is boring to watch. It has so many films with these qualities, and at the same time are fun to watch.
Rated 23 Mar 2010
tabidotstabidots
Rated 25 Jun 2008
60
6th
Huh? Did I miss something? This was like the cinematic version of free jazz. I didn't understand a thing, and it was hardly fun to watch.
Rated 25 Jun 2008
vesupriavesupria
Rated 13 Sep 2010
10
98th
Fellini's hall of mirrors, the inner reflection of the artistic soul looking for direction in his own lost world. This beautiful collage of memories, fantasies, dreams and fleeting reality is at times full of despair, others joy but its always full of colour. An ode to man's neverending search for meaning and purpose in an irrational universe.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
khyanKhyan
Rated 23 Jan 2012
67
8th
On the plotless if not sometimes pointless side. Lots of attractive people though, and nice cinematography and enjoyable dream sequences if you're willing to go with it. Better than La Dolce Vita, less good than Giulietta degli spiriti.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
100
99th
#5
Rated 01 Mar 2008
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 06 Sep 2018
80
64th
7 September 2018 & Very interesting: a magician in the film reads and telling people's thoughts. When it comes to the director, he doesn't say, he writes on the board. Because the idea of the director is not expressed, it is a two-dimensional thought. It could only exist in the [area of] cinema.
Rated 06 Sep 2018
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 30 Oct 2014
54
60th
The photography, the composition, the score — so many of the parts of this film are excellent. But the film is too self-conscious of itself, and forgets that there is an audience watching.
Rated 30 Oct 2014
bownBown
Rated 12 Aug 2010
93
97th
There isn't a single boring or uninteresting shot. Occasionally confusing or disorientating - as a movie delving into the mind of a man frequently confused or disorientated should be, really - but an absolute masterwork of cinematography and sound design. Props go to Fellini for making it clear what the dream sequences represent without being too obvious, as well as for the amazing ending, which probably bumped my score up 3-4 points by itself.
Rated 12 Aug 2010
cutecakecutecake
Rated 07 May 2018
40
14th
If you want to watch Fellini jack himself off for 2+ hours, then give this movie a watch.
Rated 07 May 2018
pierretheronPierreTheron
Rated 27 Feb 2010
100
95th
Personal, very, very personal. It's simply impossible not to see Fellini himself inhabiting every corner of the film, watching from the shadows in any one of the masterfully lit scenes that 8 1/2 is filled with, or listening to the birds along with Guido as the film exercises its precise implementation of sound. The story itself is harrowing, and it is up to the viewer to follow Guido, not to understand him, or to observe him coolly, but to experience his own confusion and loss.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 29 Apr 2010
8
79th
Completely mesmerizing. Fellini has provided magical film making with the transitions between reality and fantasy happen without even a hiccup between scenes. '8½' is something special.
Rated 29 Apr 2010
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 31 Jan 2009
100
97th
Every flaw in this film, such as the sheer impossibility of keeping up with the subtitles, only serve to make it that much better. I don't think there's ever been a more fitting ending sequence in all cinema.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 27 Sep 2010
50
38th
I didn't think it was complicated or surreal. The dreams all made sense. It's about a guy haunted by his past and uncomfortable in the present. The dreams reinforce that. Nonetheless, I still could not connect with it at all. Interesting to look at, but I think maybe the ideas were too expansive. Lots of (often troubling) stuff is superficially touched on, but never delved into.
Rated 27 Sep 2010
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
92
88th
8 1/2 is not an easy watch but if you have the patience for something new you will be rewarded with one of the greatest movies ever made.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 18 Mar 2019
63
24th
At times striking but too often scattered and self-indulgent portrait of "writer's block" is beautifully shot (the crisp black & white cinematography is positively luscious) and Mastroianni is as perfect a stand-in for Fellini as the feckless director as you could hope for; the film's ugly view of all the women in the film is difficult to take (along with the slimy, whining self-pity of its lead character) and the character interactions become overly repetitive, as we stretch past 2 hours.
Rated 18 Mar 2019
klausglenskiKlausGlenski
Rated 20 Jan 2010
100
99th
Fellini decided to deal with his utmost personal problems during a creative crisis. From this crisis one of the most creative movies emerged. Fellini visualizes his inner psychology by a stunning cinematography as this movie surely gives all power to the images. 20-01-2010
Rated 20 Jan 2010
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 11 Jan 2019
50
20th
An avalanche of ideas spilled onto the screen. Whether any of it makes sense or fits into the meta-narrative of the film's existence itself, I cannot say.
Rated 11 Jan 2019
pompousasspompousass
Rated 04 Mar 2009
80
94th
Fellini's ever intriguing interweave of fantasy and reality, having to do with the drains on a fictional movie director's creativity. Parasites, vampires, angels, ghosts, and grotesques drift weightlessly through the hero's real and imaginary life, moving as if on floats or on turntables -- this remarkable new groove for Fellini turned into his perennial rut.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
dsaosdsaos
Rated 05 Aug 2007
99
99th
It is a genuinely beautiful, heartfelt movie. It feels brutally honest, it's poetic, it's haunting. Everything about this movie is so close to perfect it's hard to believe, and Fellini makes you feel as though you are living a dream in numerous unimaginable ways.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
korteeKortee
Rated 26 Oct 2014
70
66th
I wanna take a moment and congratulate by boyfriend with watching the last movie on IMDB250 list!
Rated 26 Oct 2014
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 07 Dec 2009
35
34th
I wanted badly to like this and actually did 'til about half way through. Whatever else I'm going to say about it, I won't deny its' visual beauty. Problem is the film changes gears from a lived-in tale of disillusionment and the shallowness of fame to becoming all... hopeful and high-spirited (just threw up in my mouth a little bit, just typing that). You know- "the show must go on", "all the world's a stage", "c'est la vie" *BLARGH!!!* (excuse me) etc. etc. I... I just don't care.
Rated 07 Dec 2009
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
99th
A man gets himself into such difficulty in his work life and private life that he becomes paralysed with the feeling that to tell the truth could only ever be to cause suffering, but he then has the revelation that all this confusion is not outside him: it is him. Or even if this is only a pseudo-revelation, it at least makes it possible for him to start working again, which is to say, start playing again, these beings names for the same thing, really. Fellini in total control of his instrument.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nobletNoblet
Rated 12 Dec 2010
85
84th
Excellent, though it didn't really blow me away. I feel this is a movie that needs to be seen multiple times. I loved the interweaving of reality, fantasy, and memory. Honestly, I don't know what else to say. I just need to watch this again at some point, I think I'll like it a lot more with a second viewing.
Rated 12 Dec 2010
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
100
99th
# 5
Rated 19 Dec 2008
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 01 Jun 2012
84
90th
Fellini's autobiographical feature is really unique, one of the few films-about-films that shows how hard, painful and yet mesmerizing must be the process of making an honest picture -- or, in a general sense, honest art --, a work that comes straight from your mind and heart, memories and your present life, fears and dreams. Here, the italian director seems to say: movies might be big, but maybe not bigger than life -- let's just say I don't agree with him.
Rated 01 Jun 2012
moody_mehdimoody mehdi
Rated 12 Oct 2012
98
98th
A peek inside the mind of The Creative Artist where memories, dreams, and experiences indulge in an orgy to produce a thing of beauty called imagination, which in turn ignites the creative process. A film which is an ode to the most potent agent of change in the world- The Creator's Mind. A Film which pushed me into the ocean of cinema and changed my life for good !
Rated 12 Oct 2012
amerigoamerigo
Rated 30 Mar 2009
90
96th
A stunning meta-film filled with humor and poignancy alike--not to mention compelling dreamscapes--all structured with the aesthetic mastery of a master filmmaker.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
k177105k177105
Rated 09 Jan 2024
98
97th
About arts and the shame of virility, similar theme to LA DOLCE VITA, but presented here with a much deeper sense of intimacy and the indistinguishability between cinema and life/memory/fantasy: the result is a private, reflective dream showing the great sublimity and danger of cinema and the tragedy of it all at the height of their beauty and torment. Both diving in and withdrawing from the carousel of meanings and images are great dangers of life - but aren't they exactly life as shame itself?
Rated 09 Jan 2024
prowlerprowler
Rated 31 Oct 2008
50
47th
fascinating, but too long
Rated 31 Oct 2008
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
I'm not smart enough to get all of it, but this is brilliant stuff here.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 16 Feb 2010
100
99th
Fellini's masterpiece is the envy of and inspiration for the modern filmmaker.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
sebbysebby
Rated 29 Aug 2011
90
98th
Really a stunningly beautiful film. Watching it the first time leaves you confused, flabbergasted, and awed. Watching it a second time with the aid of the Criterion commentary track illuminates much of what was dim and unperceptible the first time around. Watching it a third time with a newfound familiarity starts to push the remaining scattered pieces into place and consequently stuns and awes you yet again. Magnificenza ineguagliata.
Rated 29 Aug 2011
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 27 Aug 2010
85
87th
I feel it fitting to give 8 1/2 a score of 8 1/2. I love it, but it just overstayed its welcome.
Rated 27 Aug 2010
ab_i_hayaAb-ı Haya
Rated 12 Mar 2022
92
99th
03.17 Hobbit
Rated 12 Mar 2022
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 20 Aug 2010
90
97th
Wonderful
Rated 20 Aug 2010
spoonSpoon!
Rated 06 May 2009
70
86th
I need to see this one again to rate it properly.
Rated 06 May 2009
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 05 Jul 2011
82
78th
I will fully admit to not understanding this movie. I've watched it twice now, and I liked it a lot more the second time around, but something about it flies right over my head. Maybe it's the language barrier saddled with the convoluted plot and lack of a steady reality. I don't know. I can appreciate what Fellini has done, it's beautifully shot and there's some nice moments. But it's a drain to sit through. I really want to like it. Maybe it's just one of those movies I'll get when I'm older.
Rated 05 Jul 2011
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 19 Mar 2012
88
84th
Excellent photography and script, however there's too much symbolism and very personal, psychoanalytic storyline make it very difficult to connect with and follow...
Rated 19 Mar 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 22 Mar 2011
98
99th
Simply brilliant. You can let it flow over you and get the basic sense, or analyze every scene... and it's still brilliant. And funny. And smart. And human.
Rated 22 Mar 2011
rsyvsrsyvs
Rated 09 Jan 2016
98
98th
98
Rated 09 Jan 2016
svengaliSvengali
Rated 17 Apr 2011
91
98th
Swooping and sweeping, turning and tumblin' - twisting with a monsoon of cinematography, every element in cinema and Fellini does pretty much whatever he wants to and he does it so well you just have to fucking take a bow or something.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
gpppgppp
Rated 23 May 2010
95
97th
The many women in a man's life, how he sees them, how they affect him, and the chaos that men are.
Rated 23 May 2010
duaneneitzelDuaneNeitzel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
Federico Fellini's looks at man who is struggling with his resent success at work and love; a man stuck in the resent past while trying to step into the future.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
uhrmacherUhrmacher
Rated 11 Aug 2012
93
98th
Surreal and confusing at times but Fellini and Mastroianni constantly make me smile with this film's clever and often lighthearted elegance. Rota's outstanding score and the supporting role of Claudia Cardinale don't hurt either.
Rated 11 Aug 2012
lexlex
Rated 02 Mar 2014
95
91st
For lack of a less cliche word, a truly singular film experience. Even those who find Fellini's tendency for over-indulgent stylization irritating will likely be unable to deny this film's fantastic interweaving of dreams and reality which results in some spectacular and thoughtful entertainment which include some of cinema's most visceral visualizations.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 29 Jul 2011
50
12th
Sanatsal, yönetmen, hayal, esini aldatmak (Film ne cekecegine karar veremeyen bir yönetmenin cevresiyle yasadiklarini konu edinmis. 5 ay boyunca oyladigi yapimci ondan bir seyler beklemektedir. o ise oyuncu secimi dahi yapmamistir. setteki kadinlarla duygusal bag kurar. hatta metresi de settedir. evli bir kadinla esini aldatmaktadir. esini de daha sonra sete cagirir. annesini ve babasini özler. kiliseye gider, cocuklugunu hatirlar. Karmasik bir film.) Begenmedim. Amac ne cözemedim.
Rated 29 Jul 2011
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
100
99th
#6
Rated 30 Nov 2011
sinmayansinmayan
Rated 04 Mar 2020
75
56th
s-sinebu
Rated 04 Mar 2020
helfen419helfen419
Rated 15 Jan 2009
84
73rd
Confusing
Rated 15 Jan 2009
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
43rd
Far too overly aware of itself and tries way too hard to be profound
Rated 14 Aug 2007
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 09 Mar 2021
93
99th
Asa nisi masa.The "confusion" of the plot reflects the confusion of the protagonist wich reflects Fellini's indecision during the writing of the movie itself. Loved it
Rated 09 Mar 2021
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 07 Jun 2024
75
62nd
I don't have the film studies chops to know what the fuck is going on here, but it's certainly imaginative. The dub is fucking terrible though, and everyone talks so fast it's as if words are going out of fashion.
Rated 07 Jun 2024
greyscaleGreyscale
Rated 29 May 2015
60
15th
One of the most overrated films of all time. Why should I care about this egomaniacal director and how bored he is with his life? If you're hankering for some Fellini, watch Amarcord instead.
Rated 29 May 2015
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
70th
An interesting film that's almost a little too intentionally profound and satisfied with its own cleverness.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shewasSheWas
Rated 14 May 2011
99
99th
My favorite Fellini movie. Feels a bit like eating a whole cream cake at once. It's a movement and a feeling's structure. Dare I even say, exact science of emotion.
Rated 14 May 2011
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 24 Feb 2024
35
38th
#24#, rw2, ratings, "Project 100-80-60-40-20"-1963#3
Rated 24 Feb 2024

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