Its rich, wide-angle view of Italian politics and society stays with you. The details may vary from nation to nation in the industrialized West, but the big picture is pretty much the same everywhere.
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Ultimately neither funny nor touching enough to make much of an impact, but it does offer many small, insightful moments along the way.
40
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
This dyspeptic 2003 coming-of-age story from Italy often seems on the verge of nervous collapse, veering from giddy adolescent romps to adult shenanigans and shrill political discord.
40
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
Director Paolo Virzi (who co-wrote the script with Francesco Bruni) errs badly by creating totems and types in lieu of characters.