Seven Beauties

Quite simply my favorite movie, period. From the world-weary opening montage to the jaw-dropping scene of Pasqualino and the mirror at the end, an astonishing work of art. Here is the human condition, filthy and beautiful and brutal and gentle. This movie is at once very funny and darkly tragic. Giancarlo’s eyes are eloquent beyond all measure. Throughout, his character makes horrible, indefensible decisions and yet it is the brilliant achievement of this film and Lina Wertmuller that we cannot be sure that we would not make the same choices. Sex, love, politics, death, and arguably the best insane asylum rape scene ever: it’s all here. Even the music is perfect. I am a cinephile and love Ozu and “Casablanca” and “Blue Velvet” and dozens of other wonderful movies. This is the best

Didn’t sub titles only saw 10 minutes of it

I saw a movie DVD with Blu-ray back years ago, and now HD ultra. Brilliant and dark comedy, and a lot of great actors. I couldn't ask for a better one, especially like this one "Seven Beauties" was even better, especially "Giancarlo Giannini", the good Italian actor (he used to play the last movie with an acor Daniel Crag "Casino Royale").Same man Giancarlo Giannini; wiser and older, and plus it grew his white full hairs and still handsome! You must see it.

Great restoration work on behalf of Kino! Picture looks sharp on the new Blu Rays and now I will be able to expand my Lina Wertmuller collection with additions such as Swept Away, Ferdinando and Carolina and Summer Night - all available in the second half of September 2017 on Blu Ray.It is not a light movie - take for example the concentration camp scene with Wagner's Walküre in the background. It is very harsh, yet one of the best sarcasms I've seen in a movie on race superiority. The "Seven Beauties" - is a slight over-qualification, even though the hero's seven sisters are anything but plain looking. Very, very dramatic movie. I was looking for years for the soundtrack, but it appears Enzo Jannacci never made one of this movie.

I love this film, so much so I wanted to own a copy in case I felt the need to watch it again. I took a chance on the BD for the picture quality because it is a film full of images to remember. Unfortunately the English soundtrack is not on this disc. For most people interested in foreign films (including me) I'd rather watch it with subtitles but the English soundtrack to this film is not bad, probably using many of the original actors voices, plus I'm playing it with others who don't seem as interested in following subtitles plus all the awesome cinematography. To have it included in a DVD version of this film from over 10 years ago but not on a recent BD version sounds like a rip off. Mad Max on BD actually has two soundtracks on it, the Aussie English version and US English dubbed version! I may or may not keep this BD version but I'm grabbing the DVD version while its still affordable because it sounds like a rarity now.

Watch this film with a sense of humor and a box of tissues.Through the magic of skillful cinema and a uniquely twisted story line, Lina Wertmuller reaches deeply within to tickle our humor, just before punching us hard in the core of our pain."To the ones who keep on going just to see how it will end ... Oh Yeah."

This is perhaps her best film, she was nominated in 1977 for Best Director. Featuring Ginacarlo Giannini as a petty criminal who has Seven Sisters whose virtues he is unable to protect. Set in the backdrop of Fascist Italy, the movie has renewed potency in our own political times. Funny, sexy, often terrifying, the movie jumps in time as the main character is beset by the winds of fortune. A word of warning, film might offend some in that its sexual mores may seem antiquated to many. Remeber, they're Italian, and the director is a woman, who worked with Fellini for many years. Seven Beauties is a must for any devote of film.

I saw Seven Beauties in the 70's during its initial release and subsequent showings through the art and foreign film moviehouses. It wasn't an easy film to chase down in later years, when it got very little play.I appreciated all elements of Director Lina Wertmuller's work here; the story line, actors, scenes, and soundtrack all cohesively furnished a provacative and challenging viewing experience. The casting of Giancarlo Gianinni was brilliant; Gianinni's role is pivotal to depicting the existential hero aspect of his character, which I saw as a paralell to the experience of a lot of Italians during WWII.The remastered DVD release is well executed and presented. I appreciated the opportunity to obtain a copy of this film as you never know when the Gods of distribution no longer deem it worthwhile.If you feel the same about Seven Beauties, get your copy now.

Timeless and well worth watching. It is subtitles but try not to let that put you off this director's classic. The great actors are excellent.

Leider habe ich beim Kauf übersehen, daß diese BlueRay mit Regional Code 1 für USA versehen ist und daher auf europäischen DVD(BlueRay) Playern nicht abspielbar ist. Eine ausdrückliche, gut sichtbare Warnung wäre vorteilhaft!

映画「流されて」で有名な、イタリアの女流監督リーナ・ウェルトミュラーの戦争映画。第二次世界大戦時、腹をすかせたイタリア人兵士がドイツ人宅で食料を調達しようとするのだが、バレてナチスの強制収容所に入れられることになる。その収容所での苦労とそこからの脱出の話。主演のコミカルなジャンカルノ・ジャンニーニの好演が光る。

This is a rather unique film. All of the elements are good from acting, set, storyline and directing. In my opinion Seven Beauties is an important (albeit disturbing) and classic film. It's not for everyone but people who like it, love it.

Classic Giancarlo Giannini! a must have!