Il Divo

[Rat-Man]

# Directors: Paolo Sorrentino
# Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
# Language: Italian
# Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
# Number of discs: 1
# Rating: Unrated
# Studio: Mpi Home Video
# DVD Release Date: October 27, 2009

Amazon.com - $ 24,49

I want it hope is free and with no forced subtitles

this..Mpi Home Video is good at doing blu ray?

[pro-bassoonist]

Set to be released in Germany on October 15th. Winner of the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino (The Consequences of Love).

Will Sloan:

Paolo Sorrentino’s Il Divo begins with an “Italian glossary” that defines several key Italian political terms from the early ’90s. I appreciate that the glossary was trying to make the experience easier for viewers but I was left with more questions than answers. Questions like, “Wait, hang on… could you say all that again, a little slower?”

Well, the movie doesn’t slow down. Seemingly dozens of true-life characters are introduced, corrupted, killed, elected, rejected and put on trial throughout Il Divo’s 110 minutes, and it is with considerable embarrassment that I report I had trouble following this film. I know nothing about Italian politics and would have greatly appreciated non-stop commentary by historians with graphs and pie charts to help keep me oriented.

I did gather, however, that the film is about Giulio Andreotti (nicely played by Toni Servillo), leader of Italy’s Christian Democrat party, which ruled virtually unopposed for 44 years. Of course, absolute power corrupts absolutely and the party crumbled in the early ’90s as mob connections and other corruption became public knowledge. The film is a whirlwind look at the Christian Democrats’ last months of power, with every murder, suicide, investigation and scandal accounted for.

Sorrentino’s aggressive directorial virtuosity recalls Goodfellas- and Casino-era Martin Scorsese, with lots of long tracking shots, fast cutting, roving camerawork and a general atmosphere of hyperactivity. Il Divo is reminiscent of Goodfellas also in its heavy violence quotient and its operatic fall-from-grace story structure.

Sorrentino’s style is entertaining but never engrossing. There is something coolly distancing about his flair for the ostentatious. But look: at Cannes, Il Divo took home the Jury Prize (or, basically, third place), so it has its defenders.

I suspect this film will improve upon repeat viewings when the labyrinthine intricacy of its plot will become a little clearer.

Pro-B

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by Rat-Man

this..Mpi Home Video is good at doing blu ray?

Yes. They have been porting European transfers, which is great news!

Pro-B

[Rat-Man]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Yes. They have been porting European transfers, which is great news!

Pro-B

usually region free?

[pro-bassoonist]

I don't handle MPI but will make sure to test this disc and post here about its status so you know (as well as let you know whether or not the English subtitles are imposed, given that you do not need them).

We should have an official review as well.

Pro-B

[Rat-Man]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I don't handle MPI but will make sure to test this disc and post here about its status so you know (as well as let you know whether or not the English subtitles are imposed, given that you do not need them).

We should have an official review as well.

Pro-B

countdown is started

thanks

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by Rat-Man

countdown is started

thanks

You are very welcome, Sir.

Pro-B

[Rat-Man]

arghhhh I read online that is region locked
hope that will be release also in Uk..or maybe in Italy (impossible )

[El_Burro]

yup its region A locked
review here:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...vo_blu-ray.htm

[pro-bassoonist]

Ciao

Saw the BR on Saturday. Top-notch job by MPI.

The UK Artificial Eye SDVD release does not even come close. Neither does your Italian, English-friendly, SDVD.

Pro-B

[TedK]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Ciao

Saw the BR on Saturday. Top-notch job by MPI.

The UK Artificial Eye SDVD release does not even come close. Neither does your Italian, English-friendly, SDVD.

Pro-B

Thanks, Pro-B.

Yet another Italian DVD to replace.....

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by TedK

Thanks, Pro-B.

Yet another Italian DVD to replace.....

Good evening, Ted

How are you? I have not seen you in the Euro forums for quite some time now.

Hope all is well.

Pro-B

[Rat-Man]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Ciao

Saw the BR on Saturday. Top-notch job by MPI.

The UK Artificial Eye SDVD release does not even come close. Neither does your Italian, English-friendly, SDVD.

Pro-B

hehe You have right, but I have a PS3 as blu ray player, so I need region free
damn I wanted it so much

[TedK]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Good evening, Ted

How are you? I have not seen you in the Euro forums for quite some time now.

Hope all is well.

Pro-B

Everything is going quite well, thank you! I've just been very busy and haven't been as active on the forums recently. Mostly observing, with occasional comments as needed. My Momitsu is still making me happy!

Hope everything is well with you too.

Ted

[pro-bassoonist]

Blu-ray.com Review

Pro-B

[Millibar]

Has the German release got English subs?

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by Millibar

Has the German release got English subs?

The Italian release is English-friendly.



Pro-B

[Millibar]

Thanks

[pro-bassoonist]

You are welcome, Millibar.

Pro-B

[Arlington]

Just picked this up...third-party seller has it for 6.99, processed through Amazon...so no tax and Prime shipping makes me happy