Satyricon (1969)

Dillard regards the film as one of Fellini’s greatest achievements, finding it both rapturous and claustrophobic. He especially praises its expansive, vividly designed sets and striking visual style.

The critic praises the film as a deliriously surreal portrait of ancient Rome. He singles out its use of Nero’s empire to comment on contemporary godlessness.

Malcolm finds the film a hypnotic, imaginative achievement, despite reservations about its thin content and voyeuristic perspective. He especially praises its stunning imagery, camerawork, art direction and music.

The review presents the film as a vivid but loosely structured vision, noting that its static dialogue weighs down the imagery. It singles out the production design, sets, costumes, and makeup for praise.

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D’Angelo finds the film visually striking but ultimately tedious and incoherent. He praises its elaborate production design and costumes, while faulting its disjointed storytelling and poorly dubbed performances.

Morrison finds the film wildly inconsistent but not intellectually bankrupt, with its appeal fading after the initial impact. He praises Danilo Donati’s designs while noting the film’s occasional incoherence.

The review is negative, finding the film self-indulgent and lacking narrative momentum. It praises the grotesque imagery, but says that imagery cannot make up for the absence of forward movement.

Kael calls the film terrible and emotionally shallow, arguing that its religious moralizing undermines its apparent freedom. She praises Giton’s portrayal and a brief, charming Garden of Eden episode, but finds the imagery monotonous and largely forgettable.

The review gives the film four stars, indicating a positive verdict. Its excerpt highlights the loose Roman-era story of a young man trying to keep his lover’s affection.