Amarcord (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Amarcord is an oddball film. It does not have a specific plot or story and there is not a main character with a purpose. Instead, we are introduced to an array of unique individuals each one with its own plots and conflicts. Amarcord follows the life of this town and the characters that populates it. Although there is no story "per se", the movie is very engaging and you'll never feel bored. One of the film merits is that fills the screen with unforgettable characters such as Gradisca, Titta, his parents, the priest, the narrator and more. Also the score by Nino Rota is amazing and enhances the whole experience.Unlike other films by Fellini, Amarcord is pure fun without much subcontext or political themes, the characters just live there, watch each other, tease each other, fight, laugh, etc. Many have said that this film is a biographical one but although it does contain elements that undoubtedly belong to Fellini's life, this film is a creation of his own with dream like sequences, surrealistic scenes and character exaggeration.Amarcord may not be Fellini's finest film but it surely his most delightful one and a true classic in its own right.Video & AudioAmarcord comes to BD courtesy of Criterion and, as expected, the results are spectacular. The transfer is very strong with superb detail, well reproduced colors and a well preserved grain layer that gives the film a natural look. Sometimes some mild noise creeps in the screen but it's nothing of serious concern. A fantastic transfer.The uncompressed monoaural soundtrack is also superb with astounding clarity and no signs of damage.Bonus FeaturesAmarcord comes with a healthy collection of bonus material that are very interesting to watch:First you have a very informative documentary with professors Peter Brunette and Frank Burke, they analize key scenes in the movie and deconstruct the characters in the film. You should hear it alongside the film."Fellini's Homecoming" is a great documentary dealing with the complicated relationship between Fellini and his hometown Rimini in which the film is partially based.Then you have an interesting interview with actress Magali Noel (Gradisca) in which she talks about her relationship with Fellini."Fellini's Drawings" are a collection of sketches that Fellini did during the production on Amarcord."Felliana" is a collection of publicity material for the film."Gideon Bachmann Interviews" are a series of interviews that Bachmann conducted with Fellini and his friends and family members.You also have a deleted scene, the trailer, an optional English language for the film and a restoration demonstration.A 64 page booklet is also included which features an essay by San Rohdie "Federico of the Spirits" as well as a collection of remiscences by Fellini called "My Rimini".Closing ThoughtsAmarcord is one of the many Fellini masterpieces and it's a must own film. It may not be a very complex film but is pure good quality entertainment. Is a must see for everyone. This Criterion BD features superb picture and sound and a lot of bonus features. This BD is Very Highly Recommended!!

Federico Fellini's charming, yet bittersweet nostalgia driven late masterpiece focusing on a year in the lives of the eccentric citizens of the small town where he grew up. The title is itself is the regional dialect of "I Remember", but these hilariously vulgar and entertaining vignettes are more than the memories of an annus mirabilis told through the incredible filter of Fellini's genius. The film also serves as a capstone on Fellini's ruminations on youth, women, his entire career and art itself. Like many of his films, under the gloss and jovial atmosphere there is a great deal of subtext. The dark fog of fascism, the disintegration of small town society and it's institutions, the dysfunction of family life, patriarchy, and the various role of women and femininity are among the themes explored in a subtle and non-pretentious way. In fact the one pedantic character in the film is memorably mocked. Other memorable scenes include the wonderful bonfire of the winter witch sequence, uncle's day out, the ocean liner, the grand hotel, the tobacconist, and my favourite snowball fight in cinema. An Oscar winner, beaming with great cinematography and a beautiful score by the great Nino Rota. Criterion's Blu Ray is superb. An excellent restoration of the film, a completely informative and scholarly audio commentary, interviews, and a nice thick booklet in a slip-sleeve case. Highly recommended to fans of Italian film, especially reminiscent of Fellini's Roma, and I vitelloni.

Classic Fellini! What can I say? The disk works fine. The image and sound quality have been restored and are excellent. Fu Man Chu!

We watch this every couple of years and are always delighted by it. He combines sentimental reverie with sharp observation to create a unique but absolutely recognizable account of the experience of being human.

As always Federico Fellini at his best with Amarcord!

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Ottimo DVD bella la copertina

Excelente película y se ve extraordinario en Blue Ray disc, el contenido extra del disco es maravilloso, al igual que la calidad de la imagen, aunque no tenga subtitulos al español se entiende de maravilla.

Estoy haciendo una pequeña colección y ésta es una película que me encanta. Son actores fantásticos y es entretenida.