1900 (1976) Reviews

1900 (1976)
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Bernardo Bertolucci's 255-minute 1900 was a gargantuan undertaking, requiring the resources of three European countries and a trio of American movie studios. Set in the Italian town of Parma, the film's continuity backtracks from Liberation Day in 1945 to the occasion of composer/patriot Giuseppe Verdi's death in 1901. We follow the lives of two men born on that day in 1901, who grow up to be Alfredo Berlinghieti (Robert De Niro) and Olmo Dalco (Gérard Depardieu). Wealthy Alfredo sinks into dissipation, while poverty-stricken Olmo becomes a firebrand labor leader and communist. After WWI, Alfredo is allowed to peacefully retain his land holdings by playing nice with the burgeoning fascists; Olmo, on the other hand, engages in a long-standing battle against the minions of Mussolini. The two protagonists are reunited when Alfredo returns to Parma to preside over Olmo's trial for "political crimes." Co-star Burt Lancaster is cast as Alfredo's wealthy grandfather, who hates to see the old values buried beneath the social travails of the 20th century. Many American prints of 1900 were shortened to 243 minutes, rendering the story hard to follow at times. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, (more)
Director(s):
Bernardo Bertolucci
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Kord H.

This reeks of "labor of love," and you will have to see the included interviews to understand why. Turn out the Americans cast in this film were not done willy-nilly, but to help Bertolucci make a point about the cold war. He wanted Russian actors to play many of the other roles, but couldn't get the Soviets to cooperate, so this point, if it could be made, was lost in the casting of the able Depardieu and other Europeans in the other roles. But I doubt he could have succeeded even then because the story here is cast against the very European struggle of Fascism vs. Communism, which to Americans looks like two rabid raccoons fighting over the same piece of rancid meat. I liked the attempt and admired the passion, but the politics muddles what could have been an interesting personal story

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Lennart E.

This film is just another proof of this Bertolucci's skills and talents both as writer and director. In the 2006 interview he says he had originally thought of a third episode to continue after 1945 when this film ends. I wished he had. This film should be part of any class in European history as it gives the viewer a terrific insight in the Italian life and why communism could take root. In some regards we can see how the "Patrones" today are trying a comeback.

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Dax C.

I was really disappointed by this film - pretty much unwatchable in my opinion.

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Alfred P.

Fabulous, one of the best movies I have ever seen. Highly recommended, need to set aside some serious time to view it, but well worth the time.

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Debbie C.

This is a beautiful, lusciously filmed saga of the human side of class differences. Full of life and death, the film illustrates how the Italian landed gentry (the Padrones),enabled the fascists rise to power. The star power is enormous with de Niro, Depardieu, and Donald Sutherland young and in their prime. Although quite long, it is consistantly engrossing. See it on as large a screen as possible. Get both disks before viewing. It must be added the movie was panned by the professional reviewers. While it is not perfect, definitely worth watching,.

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Brent B.

great cast. Interesting subject in that most of us know very little about Itilain history. get both disks before viewing.

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GEORGE V.

Movie was good except for the nude & sexual scenes. Too much reality for me.

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Nancy P.

After spending 10 years in Italy, I had the opportunity to view this film in Italian. Interesting how Bertolucci started at the end of the war and moved back in time to the evolution of Fascism. Scenery is gorgeous! Definitely not for kids to watch due to adult themes.

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Vicki D.

We found this movie to be unbelievably s-l-o-w. Almost all the English is dubbed in with the exception of the American and English actors. The "story" seemed to be nothing more than men swearing and slapping or kicking children and women. We were only able to withstand about 45 minutes of this drivel, took out the DVD and cancelled being sent Disc 2. What little we saw was just gross and obscene.

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Ted S.

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    Kord H.

    This reeks of "labor of love," and you will have to see the included interviews to understand why. Turn out the Americans cast in this film were not done willy-nilly, but to help Bertolucci make a point about the cold war. He wanted Russian actors to play many of the other roles, but couldn't get the Soviets to cooperate, so this point, if it could be made, was lost in the casting of the able Depardieu and other Europeans in the other roles. But I doubt he could have succeeded even then because the story here is cast against the very European struggle of Fascism vs. Communism, which to Americans looks like two rabid raccoons fighting over the same piece of rancid meat. I liked the attempt and admired the passion, but the politics muddles what could have been an interesting personal story

    Yes   |   No

     
    Lennart E.

    This film is just another proof of this Bertolucci's skills and talents both as writer and director. In the 2006 interview he says he had originally thought of a third episode to continue after 1945 when this film ends. I wished he had. This film should be part of any class in European history as it gives the viewer a terrific insight in the Italian life and why communism could take root. In some regards we can see how the "Patrones" today are trying a comeback.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Dax C.

    I was really disappointed by this film - pretty much unwatchable in my opinion.

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