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Is this the GREATEST film ever made?

posted 17 years ago by deedeemv
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How many films on the IMDB Top 250 come even close to this Masterpiece? It's sad that the voters aren't cultured enough to rate it up there.

[–] 11 years ago

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[–] OldSamVimes 11 years ago

It's in my top 10 for sure.

My favorite Fellini movie. LOVE it.

[–] franzkabuki 10 years ago

It`s certainly one helluva time period capturing spectacle, a satirical lark that rarely grew tiresome - even if it ain`t `that` terribly great or awesomely complex as the reputation suggests.

"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan

[–] truthflirts 10 years ago

I agree. This is the greatest film of all time. To call it a masterpiece of filmmaking is an understatement.

[–] mevmijaumau 10 years ago

No, it isn't. There's no greatest movie ever made.

[–] Maniac_In_Black 8 years ago

It comes down to an opinion obviously, People will always have their favorites / favorite and to them that is the greatest. But I do agree that above it all that there isn't a definitive "greatest movie"

[–] Bergman_Fellini87 8 years ago

Although this is an incredible film, I think Amarcord is Fellini's best, so I'd rate it higher than La Dolce Vita.

[–] scorsese (5) 8 years ago

No , but it is a masterpiece.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Its a remarkable piece of art, not sure any film can ever be the greatest, its entirely subjective but I love La Dolce Vita, it captures to many life experiences in one movie.

[–] Owlwise (1535) 5 years ago

Definitely one of the best in its scope, its exploration of the human condition & its world-weary sadness at that condition, its bleak humor, its somber meditation on the superficiality of life that so many people settle for in the end ...