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My Voyage to Italy (2001)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:20

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.3/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some images of violence and sexuality

Runtime: 4 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Oct 19, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: MY VOYAGE TO ITALY is a four-hour guided tour, led by Martin Scorsese, through the history of Italian cinema. Beginning in New York's Little Italy when Scorsese was just a child, he recalls... MY VOYAGE TO ITALY is a four-hour guided tour, led by Martin Scorsese, through the history of Italian cinema. Beginning in New York's Little Italy when Scorsese was just a child, he recalls watching classic films with his family. From there, Scorsese revisits a list of his favorites, revealing hints of his influences, tastes, and true filmic loves. All the while he offers commentary on Italian classics (from directors Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini, Michaelangelo Antonioni, Luchino Visconti, and others) and on forgotten greats from less popular directors. [More]

Director: Martin Scorsese

Director: Martin Scorsese

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Jul 6, 2004

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  • My Voyage To Italy
  • One of the most acclaimed directors of our time, Academy Award(R) nominee Martin Scorsese (GANGS OF NEW YORK, 2002; GOOD FELLAS, 1990; THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, 1988; RAGING BULL, 1980), directs and narrates this remarkable in-depth look at the careers of great Italian filmmakers and their art's profound influence on him. With MY VOYAGE TO ITALY, Scorsese takes the viewer on a fascinating journey highlighting the classics of Italian cinema, from the neo-realism of post-war Italy through its transition into opulent period drama and surrealist fantasy. Illuminated by insightful movie clips and his own impassioned commentary -- Scorsese's deeply personal observations offer not only an absorbing lesson in the history of Italian film, but trace its direct connection to the best in contemporary filmmaking as well. As inspiring as it is richly detailed, you'll never look at movies the same way again once you've experienced this landmark documentary!
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    From the neo-realism of De Sica to the circus surrealism of Fellini to the glacially paced whatever-ism of Antonioni -- it's all here.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    10/30/01
    E! Online

    Well worth the time, but bringing along a thermos of espresso isn't a bad idea either.

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    10/25/01
    Andy Klein
    Andy Klein
    New Times

    If you consider yourself a film buff, you owe it to yourself to check out this work of art.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    07/10/04
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
    Filmcritic.com

    I hope that every movie addict out there drags one unsuspecting friend to this documentary on Italian cinema, lovingly narrated by Martin Scorsese.

    Full Review Source: IFilm | comment Comment
    10/25/01
    Dave White
    Dave White
    IFilm

    A don't miss one for so-called film buffs.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    10/09/09
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A thrilling trip through six decades of seminal, great and near-great Italian films so dear to the celebrated Sicilian-American filmmaker.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    12/09/01
    Doris Toumarkine
    Doris Toumarkine
    Film Journal International

    Voyage, like 8 1/2 to Fellini, is Scorsese's pure expression of love for a constantly evolving cinema.

    Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
    10/08/01
    Ed Gonzalez
    Ed Gonzalez
    Slant Magazine

    Along with providing perceptive insights, Scorsese speaks about the personal influences Italian films have had on him throughout his life, making this Voyage particularly fascinating.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    06/05/02
    Ed Scheid
    Ed Scheid
    Boxoffice Magazine

    Directed, co- written and narrated by Scorsese, it's a deeply personal love letter to Italian cinema -- to his family, to the power of film to illuminate and change our lives.

    Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    06/10/02
    Edward Guthmann
    Edward Guthmann
    San Francisco Chronicle
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    No review available.

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    06/17/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    Firmly establishes the brilliant filmmaker as invaluable an educator as he is a director.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
    10/18/01
    Frank Scheck
    Frank Scheck
    Hollywood Reporter

    A love letter...to the movies...passionate, reckless and beautiful.

    Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
    10/22/01
    Gary Mairs
    Gary Mairs
    culturevulture.net

    Scorsese's documentary becomes less a clip show and more a private diary about exploring his Italian heritage and widening our horizons through world film.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    07/20/04
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    Its passion is contagious enough to allow you to ignore the film's omissions.

    Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com | comment Comment
    05/25/02
    Jeremy Heilman
    Jeremy Heilman
    MovieMartyr.com

    All film epochs in other cultures should be so lucky to receive such a celebration.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    10/30/01
    Kevin Thomas
    Kevin Thomas
    Los Angeles Times
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    If you have any interest in classic Italian films, you’ll be in heaven.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
    07/15/04
    Mark Robison
    Mark Robison
    Reno Gazette-Journal

    Scorsese's exuberance as a die-hard movie buff is, as always, positively infectious.

    Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment Comment
    07/21/04
    Matt Brunson
    Matt Brunson
    Creative Loafing

    Leave it to Martin Scorsese to make a four-hour documentary on Italian cinema that doesn't feel like a glorified on-screen film studies course.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    01/03/02
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

    No review available.

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    05/16/05
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Will forever change and deepen the way you look at cinema.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    10/12/01
    Stephen Holden
    Stephen Holden
    New York Times
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