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Squashed between two masterpieces like Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976), this gem from 1974 is one of the most underrated and least known films of the Italian-American director. The moving story of a woman in search of herself and serenity, excellently portrayed by Ellen Burstyn. The performances of Kris Kristofferson, Harvey Keitel, and a just eleven-year-old Jodie Foster are also remarkable. Not a masterpiece, but an excellent film worth rediscovering. more
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Ted Kotcheff — Rambo | DeRank™: 0,00

Great blend of Action-Movie and war film, Stallone delivers one of the rare convincing performances of his career, with a plot that is far from thin and trivial. A nice film, therefore, but starting from the second chapter the saga will sink, sliding into the banal and "tamarro". more
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Ridley Scott — Il Gladiatore | DeRank™: 0,00

Immensely overrated product, Scott made a couple of films in the 2000s that are even better than this. Mediocre Crowe, better Joaquin Phoenix, a rhetorical film, historically inaccurate, a continuous alternation of sentimental nonsense and battles. For certain aspects, it remains an absolutely decent film, with beautiful sets and excellent music that save the film quite a bit. more
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Ridley Scott — Black Rain | DeRank™: 0,00

Well, it’s a bit superior to movies like "The Gladiator," but also significantly inferior to "Thelma & Louise" (the trilogy of Duellanti, Alien, Blade Runner is obviously unreachable and from another planet). It would be a good crime movie, a more than decent action film at 3.5, but I still don't know whether to round it up to 3 or 4. The first part is excellent, with beautiful scenes, lovely sets, good direction, the plot is quite engaging; then it loses its way, and quite a bit, especially with the feel-good and somewhat cheesy ending. What a shame. more
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Robert De Niro — Bronx | DeRank™: 0,00

An excellent directorial debut for Bob De Niro, who directs this Bronx story—an atypical and unique gangster movie—based on the screenplay by his friend and co-star Palminteri, straddling the line between violence and sentiment. De Niro is great both in his usual role as an actor and in his new role as a director, with Palminteri excelling, and the young actors who play Lorenzo's (De Niro) son, first as a child and then as a teenager, also delivering strong performances. A nice cameo from Joe Pesci. De Niro as a director receives high marks. more
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The Triumph of Fantasy over Reality. After the masterpiece "Brazil," Gilliam gifts us this sparkling diversion, full of humor, special effects, and imagination. A truly successful fairy-tale film. Stunning. more
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Renaissance — Novella | DeRank™: 0,00

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John Carpenter — The Fog | DeRank™: 0,00

Despite being significantly inferior to Carpenter's previous film "Halloween - The Night of the Witches," "Fog" remains a gem of low-budget horror. A very simple yet interesting premise, a not exceptional screenplay, but excellent direction. With limited resources and plenty of imagination, Carpenter creates an excellent atmosphere, considerable tension, and some memorable scenes. Also noteworthy is the mother-daughter duo (Curtis-Leigh). A nice horror film, a somewhat underrated gem from the great Carpenter. 7 more
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A lively and very entertaining film. Carpenter momentarily sets aside horror to delve into fantasy and the most "rowdy" and fun action possible. Not a masterpiece, not even by Carpenter's own standards, but a great entertainment film, featuring numerous truly amusing and engaging scenes, primarily the martial arts duels. more
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A decent film, it manages to entertain despite not being anything transcendent. Pitt is just decent, Cruise is more than decent (though he never goes beyond that), while the very young Kristen Dunst is excellent, and Banderas is unnecessary. There are very few memorable scenes, and the film becomes too static as it progresses, but it remains an enjoyable watch. more
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Roman Polanski — Cul De Sac | DeRank™: 0,00

A masterpiece from the Polish director, perhaps among his best, alongside "Repulsion," the finest of the 1960s. Bolstered by Donald Pleasance's outstanding performance, with an intriguing screenplay and Polanski's excellent direction, the film captivates and is highly enjoyable, culminating in a crescendo of situations that lead to the hectic, mad, and desperate ending—perhaps the only possible one in such a "Cul De Sac." more
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Làszlò Benedek — Il Selvaggio | DeRank™: 0,00

Great movie, now become a manifesto and cult film, with the protagonist, excellently portrayed by a legendary Marlon Brando, who during those years became a true youth icon.
Nice film about youth rebellion, it's not a masterpiece, it does feel a bit dated, but it remains one of Benedek's best works. 8 more
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Roman Polanski — Carnage | DeRank™: 0,00

Great film. A masterfully directed Polanski brings out the best in a brilliant Jodie Foster, an excellent Kate Winslet, an outstanding Christopher Waltz, and a convincing Reilly in a film that exposes all the falsehoods and hypocrisies of the two couples, which are often found in bourgeois families (and not only). The ending is superb. more
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Thanks to an extraordinary, ruthless, bitter, destroyed, incredibly intense Alberto Sordi, Monicelli directs his last great masterpiece, one of his best films. A film that completely shifts into drama after the death of the protagonist's son, featuring a Sordi in top form. A cruel and bitter film, truly one of Mario Monicelli's most compelling works. more
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One of Totò's best films, an exceptional comedy, with the prince in splendid form, a truly great mask of comedy. Countless hilarious scenes. Among the most beautiful comedies of all time. more
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Among the highest points ever achieved by Leone, perhaps the finest western film of all time, featuring excellent performances (Charles "Bruno Conti" Bronson, the stunning Claudia Cardinale, a cold Henry Fonda), immense direction, and magnificent music. A titanic film (as will be "Giù la Testa" and "C'Era Una Volta in America"), a film that portrays the end of an era, the advance of the modern age marking the end of the wild west. And the opening scene is among the 10 most beautiful scenes ever, for me. more
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Second chapter of what Carpenter defines as the "Apocalypse Trilogy". Slightly inferior to "The Thing," especially due to a final part, that of the concluding duel, which is not completely convincing. However, it remains one of Carpenter's most successful films, due to the unease it manages to transmit, the beautiful apocalyptic atmospheres, the excellent first half, and a pretty good final scene. A nice horror film; with a few fewer flaws, it could have been a great film. 7.5 more
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