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msmichel

27Oct11

Excellent picture from director Alberto Lattuada and star Alberto Sordi. Very black comedy that becomes more serious minded as it goes on. The fish out of water jokes and sicilian characteratures develop into a serious minded take on familial responsbilities both to one's immediate family (and their safety) and to "the family" culture in the sicilian towns. Wonderful pic that gets better with additional viewings.

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Dave

24May11

A ridiculously under-seen film that is thankfully easily available thanks to Criterion. The film goes from a dark comedy in the first half to a deadly serious gangster pic in the second. Among my favorite films of the 1960s.

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ruby stevens

20Feb11

terrific ending that changes the whole tone of the film

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Tobin.

2Sep09

Alberto Sordi is wonderful as usual, and the film paints a nice portrait of a traditional Sicilian village. I second Christopher's remark that it needed more energy, it moved a little slow in some parts.

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Christopher Smith

8Apr09

Entertaining comedy from director Alberto Lattuada features a hilarious central performance from Alberto Sordi. Its biggest flaw is its leisurely pacing, it could have used a bit more energy at times - but the suspenseful final sequence is brilliantly conceived.