
The Road
1954, Drama, 1h 55m
41 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Giulietta Masina and Anthony Quinn's pitiable pair of outsiders provide a poignant contrast between gentleness and might in Federico Fellini's unforgettable parable. Read critic reviews
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Zampanò
Gelsomina
Il 'Matto'-The 'Fool'
Il Signor Giraffa-Mr Giraffe
La Vedova-The Widow
La Suorina-The Sister
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Critic Reviews for The Road
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (1)
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It holds its own, more than six decades on. If Giulietta Masina and Anthony Quinn's tragic two-step doesn't break your heart, then Nino Rota's score will.
June 6, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
Undeniably powerful, but also very sentimental at times.
May 19, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Early mush from the master, Federico Fellini.
April 27, 2009 | Full Review… -
Symbols, metaphors, and larger-than-life performances hold sway, and moments of bizarre if inconsequential charm abound.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
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July 7, 2005 | Rating: 5/5 -
Whimsical but gritty.
July 6, 2005 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Road
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Mar 18, 2015Giulietta Masina lends a captivating innocence - almost impossible not to love - to a Chaplin-like waif while Fellini breaks away from neorealism with this magical and whimsical circus fable/road movie that has a beautiful score by Nino Rota and an unforgettable ending.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Mar 22, 2013Fellini's wife Giulietta Masina is absolutely incredible in this tale of a traveling carnival with a dark side. Heart felt and poignant.John B Super Reviewer
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Aug 10, 2012The main problem in Fellini's La Strada is the annoying main character. She was like an annoying Charlie Chaplin, I understand Fellini wanted a naive character but why annoying. This is definently the weakest film of Fellini I've seen. The imagery was superb but the concept was not. A long sad story that ultimately led to something very disappointing. You'd expect Fedrecio to have a trick up his sleeve, but he just made you feel like he had one.Daniel D Super Reviewer
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Apr 03, 2012The two leads give great performances. The film however is ineffective at times and not as powerful as Nights of Cabiria. The circus scenes lag a little and the symbolism is very in your face. This is a good early effort from Fellini though as he would incorporate many stylistic features in his later films.G S Super Reviewer
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