Sandy’s Film Reviews

656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.

La Strada (The Road) (1955): My favourite Fellini movie with a moving performance by his wife. Very different in pace & focus than his later fantasies; this is more inwardly–focussed. An all–time classic of the cinema.
Flowing (Nagareru ) (1956): A valuable glimpse of Japan's hidden society. Recommended.
Seventh Seal, The (1957): One of the greatest films ever made. A must–see. Totally memorable!
Virgin Spring, The (1960): One of the great films of all time. See it while you still can!
Leopard, The (Il Gattopardo) (1963): Certainly classic – but hard work – even if you read the famous novel first! Complex & rich.
Fellini's 8 1/2 (1963): Highly recommended all–time classic. Nothing like this made today.
Weekend (1967): Spectacular, but facile. If interested in "Nouvelle Vague", better to see Marguerite Duras' wonderful slow movies like "India Song". Nothing happens – but you can never forget them! The triumph of style. Her many books are even better!
Elvira Madigan (1967): Defined romance for the 1960s. Very beautiful but no edge.
Claire's Knee (1970): A good movie for insomniacs!
Ma Nuit Chez Maud (My Night at Maud's / My Night with Maud) (1969): "Wordy philosophizing" is an accurate description!