Obvious but effective social satire that, although it makes its point clear since the very first short, remains an enjoyable, funny and well-acted critique on the declining moral values in 1960's Italy that still resonates today. Vibrant verbosity gives life to predictable story-arcs and Risi's simple direction fits the film perfectly. It would have probably been even better if some of the most pointless shorts had been excluded.

A poignant film about a rotting society. Simple but not simplistic, enjoyable but not silly, easily watchable but not half-baked.