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What is her most iconic film role?

posted 8 years ago by stanleycoleman
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Of all the films Sophia Loren has been in, which has the most prestige according to film critics?

[–] rudeboymurray (3271) 4 years ago

Good question...

I guess Two Women or A Special Day. The first won her an Oscar, and she’s superb in it, but I think the second is her greatest performance of those I’ve seen. She is simply wonderful opposite the equally brilliant Marcelo Matroianni.

[–] huwdj (4566) 4 years ago

I saw Two Women a long time ago and it was excellent - but I don't think I'd ever watch it again, and I don't remember seeing A Special Day. But I'm not sure Sophia Loren has an iconic role. There are a whole bunch of 60s - early 70s films that used to be on TV a lot that for me define her but I don't think any one of them is the iconic role.

[–] rudeboymurray (3271) 4 years ago

Maybe... she is undoubtedly an icon and superstar, but no one role truly jumps out, as you say. I guess she is one of those stars who is bigger than the parts they played.

A Special Day truly is a lovely film, though.

[–] huwdj (4566) 4 years ago

I shall add A Special Day to my list.

[–] bozo_500 (13114) 4 years ago

damn after Connery quit it with this thread lol..