The Boom

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paul d Watching Il Boom for the first time in 2018 was like getting an inheritance from a long-lost relative, a completely unexpected treasure. In this case the gift comes from director Vittorio De Sica, writer Cesare Zavattini and producer Dino De Laurentis, and it is such a rich and complex film that it is hard to describe. Let's call it a satirical tragi-comedy, since we have to give it a label. The post-war Italian economic miracle is the backdrop for the film, but the human themes faced by the protagonist, and the social commentary of the film, transcend all time and place. Il Boom is entertaining, thought provoking, and disturbing. Chief among the many reasons to watch this great film is Alberto Sordi's outstanding performance. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member You know what, I really enjoyed this if for nothing else than the fact that without the music setting the upbeat tone it woulda been depressing as shit. But throw in some excellent comedic timing and suddenly a speech about how you're worthless to the world except for your body organs becomes somehow amusing. This movie exists in that plane between laughter and tears - a perfect satirical send up of money obsessed culture and the true loyalties of the Beautiful Ones on top. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Actually from 1963 - an entertaining example of commedia all'italiana whichh focuses more directly on one of its central themes - the boom years of the 60s and the superficiality of many of those who benefitted. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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