A terrific dark comedy, with brilliant acting performances all-around, especially from Mastrioanni, who carries the film with his wry facial expressions and evil, yet charming manner. I especially loved the ending, which shows that even with a perfectly executed plan, life makes fools of us all...

A criminally underrated take down of chauvinism and patriarchy. Undoubtedly a must-see.

Considered naughty in its day. A fast, racy romp.

A clever and very watchable comedy. Germi employs a host of stylistic tricks that manage to spice up the experience rather than detract from it.

Highly engaging and entertaining black comedy with excellent performances, poking fun at Sicilian family honor codes.

Divorzio all'Italiana is such a great movie. From Mastroianni's masterful leading role to the witty and creative story, it's one of the most interesting and refreshing "romantic comedies" I've ever seen. Rich with Italian culture and a funny tone, the story is one of the best aspects of the whole movie. Paced well, acted extraordinarily, and clearly written by a master of the medium, this film stands as one of the best Italian movies of that era, which really says something.

Sometimes silly, sometimes wicked, always funny and biting satire of Sicilian culture. From the largest to tiniest detail - everything is just excellently implemented. The audience pan in a crowded theater showing of La Dolce Vita is one of my all-time favs.

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A truly wicked comedy. Germi seems to delight in lambasting Italian culture and family life. Together he and Mastroianni turn the long-faced, lethargic, and murderous aristocrat - not a very admirable character - into a sympathetic lead.

Mastroianni makes his character somehow likable.

The cinematography and soundtrack are both excellent, but Mastroianni steals the show with his oddly endearing mannerisms, showing he can make a vaguely unsympathetic character very engaging and entertaining. A bit melodramatic in its first half for what is essentially a satire, the films comes into its own around 45 minutes in. The craze caused by La Dolce Vita is an unquestionable high point.

A love story besides Lolita appealing to our darker side. A funny realistic comedy about love and expecations.

A "comedy" about an Italian baron, 37, who schemes to murder his wife with the minimum legal penalty so he can get into bed with his foxy teenage first cousin. The wife is a bit of a shrew, but she's quite attractive (despite the "frumpy" makeup), she clearly adores him, and she always wants to get busy with him between the sheets. Am I just being a puritanical American here, or is this totally sick? Evidently Mastroianni's character is supposed to be a lovable scoundrel, but he's a vain jerkoff

A good, well-paced farce. That is to say, it sets up the situation slowly, then gradually picks up the pace until it is moving fast towards the end, but you can't quite tell when it hit absurd. Mastroianni is slick, bored, slightly creepy, and great.

Excellent satire on modern Italian manners and mores.

The first third, which sets up the movie, is rather slow and more than a little creepy, but the rest, dominated by Mastroianni is a great dark comedy. An very well executed plot with real style.

As fresh as its day. Clever rapid camera movements, careful study of the surroundings, consistent naivity, a little mix of different genre elements and not the forget Mastroianni at his prime all play out nicely. A rare treat if not unique.