I tried to like it, I really did.
Sure, there were some entertaining vignettes, interesting characters, a delightful soundtrack, and some heartfelt scenes, both physically and emotionally. But nothing really moved me. And I was bored. I understand this film was quite personal for Fellini. I guess that means I am unable to understand his Italian way of life quite enough to appreciate this one. I like Fellini overall, but this was definitely not one of his best.
"Life is a combination of magic and pasta," he said.
This was not magic. Not my kind, anyways.
Sure, there were some entertaining vignettes, interesting characters, a delightful soundtrack, and some heartfelt scenes, both physically and emotionally. But nothing really moved me. And I was bored. I understand this film was quite personal for Fellini. I guess that means I am unable to understand his Italian way of life quite enough to appreciate this one. I like Fellini overall, but this was definitely not one of his best.
"Life is a combination of magic and pasta," he said.
This was not magic. Not my kind, anyways.