Nanni Moretti is a filmmaker that while I wouldn't say he's my favorite Italian filmmaker, I have appreciated many of his doc-fiction/meta commentary films like "Dear Diary, The Son's Room, Ecce bombo, and so forth." While "A Brighter Tomorrow" is one of his weaker works, Moretti still has a heartfelt, humorous, and fun meta commentary stories with good dialogue, charm, and performances throughout.
With it's colorful production and simple setting, Moretti is able to convey interesting themes, atmospheres, and conversations within the setting that is explored pretty good and providing some strong moments about the frustration of filmmaking, art, and how it can put an affect in both fiction and reality. Many of the performances are good, there was good soundtracks, and camerawork. It's weakest parts are the narrative because while the narrative does have some strong moments, some of the uneven concepts and clearly too much influence of Federico Fellini's 81/2 causes the story to become a bit repetitive and self-indulgence at times. Including some character development needing some improvements.
Overall, Moretti latest work isn't grand but it remains heartfelt and solid.