Mafioso (1962)
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Reviews Counted:51
Fresh:49
Rotten:2
Average Rating:8.2/10
Consensus: Mafioso begins as an amusing farce and skillfully transforms into a portentous social drama.
Theatrical Release:Jan 19, 2007 Limited
Reviews for Mafioso
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Brilliant neglected and underappreciated film about the Sicilian mafia. Full Review |
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3/4 |
A gentle Italian comedy from 1962 that takes a sobering, chilling turn that would make Michael Corleone proud. Full Review |
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4/6 |
Director Lattuada was reportedly acclaimed for his oddball tonal shifts, which Mafioso offers in spades. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Director Alberto Lattuada's seriocomic 1962 look at the Sicilian mob lifestyle broke the omerta, providing a look at the sordidly fascinating life of the wiseguy. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Director Alberto Lattuada balances the satirical and shocking aspects of the story on a stiletto's edge. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
No wonder Mafioso vanished without a trace when it was released in 1962; the mordant mobster comedy was about 45 years ahead of its time. Full Review |
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A- |
It feels like a comedy, and then a dark drama, and then, no, wait . . . a semicomic documentary, right? The effect, carried brilliantly by Sordi, is delightful. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Some viewers may feel betrayed when the film’s light-hearted and gently mocking attitude suddenly turns deadly serious. I thought it was breathtaking. Full Review |
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9/10 |
If you're curious to see the roots of Mafia-related cinema (or even if you simply enjoy a well-made, well-acted film), don't miss Mafioso, a fresh, and still engaging comedy-drama. Full Review |
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A- |
The transitional gears never grind. They just keep clicking until you know you're along for the entire ride. Full Review |
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4/4 |
The sort of masterpiece that will obliterate memories of lesser, later efforts in the 'meeting the parents' comedy lineage. Brilliant. Full Review |
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A- |
The film ripens in an unanticipated way, nimbly shifting from near farce to something quite a bit darker. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Mafioso may be 45 years old, but it's as bracingly relevant as anything else in theaters today. Even in the heat of a dry Sicilian summer, the film looks fresh as a lemon tree. And when you bite down hard, it's just as bitter. Full Review |
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4/4 |
If you crossed Meet the Parents with The Godfather and filmed it 45 years ago in Italian, you might come close to Mafioso, a black-and-white gem from 1962 whose appearance in local theaters is inexplicable but most welcome. Full Review |
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Mafioso is one of those quirky little films that grow on you as time goes by. Wonderfully shot in black and white by Armando Nannuzzi, whimsically played by Sordi and Bengell, Mafioso will remind you again why you like movies. Full Review |
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...a masterpiece film that readily rivals the best modern American gangster film. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
This is brilliant, subtle acting. And Lattuada's filmmaking matches it, with his blend of neo-realism and easy theatricality. He doesn't waste a shot. Full Review |
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The black American offers a brief, sharp bit of tragicomic business that only appears unrelated to Nino's dire plot. He has no idea who he is, and even when he finds out, he's committed to silence. Full Review |
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