The Golden Coach

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William L Renoir is at his best when he dives headfirst into biting social criticism, often with an ultimate bleakness to its theme. The Golden Coach is something entirely different, creating a visual stimulation that none of his prior films could hope to equal given their lack of color and bringing an overt humor that the director spent little time courting previously. There are moments of pure situational comedy, like both Lamont's Viceroy and Magnani's Camilla independently managing their various lovers under one roof simultaneously, but these are often strangely drawn out and don't necessarily pair well with the film's more serious themes. Renoir still has a vision here, particularly with his blurring of the lines between performance and reality and the lampooning of the superficial (the Golden Coach constantly referenced as a symbol, but one that people obsess over), but it's less stirring than some of his darker films, like the Rules of the Game, which uses comedy more effectively. I'm sure there's something to be said for Renoir fully embracing the palette at his disposal (one of the most impressive aspects of the film), given how his much-lauded father did the same in another medium. (3/5) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/21 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely loved the movie! This movie is ultimately about Anna's(actress) choices... I'd definitely call it a dramady given 5 ★★★★★ ✌️🖖check it out!!!😉 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review andres s That's super clever how the movie starts off as if it were on a theater stage but then transforms into actual scenes taking place in different locations. The technicolor in this movie really makes all the colors and everything look incredible. Very stark difference between the classes. Damn, Camilla looks bomb. She's got that thickness and curves that all girls wish they had. Very sensual, with an incredible sex appeal and comfortable in her skin. She was entrancing to watch. Jesus Christ, all these guys are trying to win her affection and Philip just goes off to fight in some war? Perfect timing bud! Couldn't have planned it better. That sword fight was choreographed to perfection. In the end, I guess the most important thing to take away is that in life, you will always go through ups and downs and get hurt by the people you love in some way but the one thing you will always have is your love for the thing you enjoy most, which in this case is art. This whole movie is like a moving masterpiece of art. Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The acting here is bar none. This movie moves along with such eloquence and elegance that would shame even the Queen Elizabeth and spark envy in her. The costumes look amazing and the set pieces are stunning. There's parts in this movie that are really funny. Supremely charming and wonderful movie. A beautiful piece of cinema. Loved every minute of it and it went by very quickly. I'd definitely watch this movie again. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The feeling of a theatre play style is of course quite obvious and it gives the necessary vividness to the film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review bill k One of the great "classic" films of all times. An artistc tour de force! If you're a fan of opera buffa or comedia del Arte, you will love this film. CanCan (another Renoir) has been recommended to us, but its hard to find. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/18 Full Review s r Actors and aristocracy in the new world. Great story. 1001 movies to see before you die. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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