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@poletti
Batman Begins is the most unbearable of the entire series: a hodgepodge of impressive clichés, a sequence of bullshit disguised as great truths, a film absolutely incomparable to Burton's first Batman. Lastly, I want to remind you that there is no "Batman of the comics," but there are as many Batmans as there have been authors. In short, when I hear about Nolan's Batman, I think of Mugatu who, every time he sees Hansel, can only say "Hansel this year is a mess"... enough, enough with these worn-out clichés! (like the idea that if an author makes a successful film, it necessarily means that it’s their worst film)
@melissa
Even though comic book movies are generally quite weak, I would say that Dick Tracy is really one of the worst, but de gustibus non disputandum, so...

pretentious review that never hits the point: is it really necessary to always look for what isn’t there in a film? Tim Burton in this movie had to endure many diktats from Warner, accepting quite a few compromises, but the film remains certainly of excellent level. It’s the usual discourse: if you’re looking for philosophy, read a book by Plato, don’t watch a Tim Burton film (and especially not a film about Batman).

@S4doll
this is where you’re mistaken, my dear: Milian was an excellent actor, debatable in some of his choices, but his fundamental value is not up for discussion. Just to give an example, De Niro hasn’t made a decent film in almost twenty years, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a great actor (this is not a comparison, just an example…). Not to mention people like John Travolta, who, despite being a great actor, has done so many bad things… The fact is that in Italy, a certain art cinema has almost been forgotten and as a result, it’s hard to remember it. Abroad, the opposite happens: our art cinema from 30-40 years ago is very well known and therefore highly appreciated…

@marpado
I really don't understand all this bitterness, this intolerance, and this hostility towards others: but in the end, what the hell do you care? I think Gigi D'Alessio is terrible, but I couldn't care less if he appeals to a lot of people... and anyway, the criticism of Vasco is extremely superficial, given that it seems universally acknowledged the value of many of Vasco's albums that up to "C'è chi dice no" have made their mark (and even "Gli spari sopra" wasn't bad). Ligabue himself has made a couple of good albums... in short, no one has talked about "true art," so I don't understand why this constant defensiveness attacking and insulting, especially when there is no effort on your part to understand the other. In short, take it a bit easier; it doesn't seem worth getting worked up over this nonsense... and in any case, in Germany (and in the Nordic countries in general), they go crazy for people like Al Bano, so there must be a reason... :D

I meant cultured and musically educated... that the elderly in Italy never really go away is a fact: have you tried looking at the average age of our parliamentarians? Or university professors? Hehehe... moreover, as far as recycling is concerned, keep in mind that the comparison should be made between the United States and Europe, given the size and demographic pool.

@stoney
The problem is that in Italy, people like you often have an extremely provincial view of music, and as a result, they disdain everything "local" a priori. Elvis was the father of rock & roll, I think that's indisputable (go read what people like Robert Plant, Mick Jagger, or Ian Gillan have to say about it). Music should be considered from all angles, and in countries like Germany or the Anglo-Saxon ones, people are much more educated and cultured, which allows them to appreciate different kinds of music. Celentano in his early days was absolutely rock, that's a fact (we're talking about the 50s!). Sometimes, we should try to look at certain phenomena from an outside perspective to understand them. Finally, remember that when talking about "the masses," there are no boundaries: Italy, the USA, England... the masses are the same everywhere, and at the moment they deify and put their musical idols on a pedestal, they become uncritical and annoying.

To be honest, Milian has always said he loved the character itself because he loved Rome and the Roman dialect so much that at first he wanted to perform in the first person, but in the end it would have been less credible. Of course, it is likely that in the end the role tired him out, as happens to many actors who become "victims" of their characters (I think, for example, of Connery and his 007), especially if they are quality actors who realize they are too limited by a single character... in any case, it would be interesting to interview Milian today, since as far as I know, he has not been heard from for years (aside from a few controversies with the Vanzina after that monstrous mess of the film with Amendola).

@tom traubert
you are absolutely right, in fact my was just a rough statement meant to generalize (I even forgot about Zucchero who in the past made some amazing albums and is now a circus phenomenon). The fact is that even the Stones today are more cooked than ever (if you listen to some bootlegs from the last two tours, you'll want to pull your hair out), not to mention people like Ozzy or other old-timers who are still around, it's really just a few who can hold their ground. What I can’t explain is the idiosyncrasy that often arises against certain Italian phenomena. It’s probably the Italian-ness that worsens things; otherwise, I can't explain such bitterness beyond their objective shortcomings.

It's a genre film, and as such it should be considered: watched today, it still has some funny gags. The analysis of Milian and his relationship with Inspector Giraldi/Munnezza isn't entirely accurate, but it can be accepted. For the record, Milian is a true star in Miami: he owns the most important acting school in the city, works a lot in Hollywood as mentioned before (he's also in JFK by Stone), and is a real point of reference for the Cuban community in Miami. Moreover, in the U.S. he is revered for his extraordinary curriculum (his exceptional performances with Visconti and Cocteau and in some spaghetti-westerns), something we continue to forget in Italy...

@stoney
if one considers Elvis rock, then so are Celentano and Little Tony: over time, rock has evolved towards harder sounds, but that doesn’t mean forgetting its origins.