- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1963
- Runtime
- 2h03
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The Monsters
Absurd humor meets societal satire in this timeless comedy.
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Synopsis
The Monsters (I mostri) is a 1963 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi and starring Ugo Tognazzi. The movie follows a series of vignettes that satirize different aspects of Italian society. From a thief pretending to be a renowned director to a man unable to resist temptation at a fancy restaurant, The Monsters uses humor to criticize societal norms and behaviors. With its witty dialogue and clever storytelling, the film showcases a brilliant ensemble cast that brings each absurd scenario to life. Combining elements of slapstick comedy with social commentary, The Monsters delivers a hilarious and thought-provoking cinematic experience that has stood the test of time.
Cast
Ugo Tognazzi
The Father (segment "L'Educazione sentimentale") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Stefano (segment "Come un Padre") / Battacchi (segment "Il povero Soldato") / L'Onorevole (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole") / Dark Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Pilade Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario") / The Traffic Warden (segment "L'Agguato") / The Car Buyer (segment "Vernissage") / Spectator at the Cinema (segment "Scenda l'Oblio") / The Husband (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli") / Guarnacci (segment "La nobile Arte")
Vittorio Gassman
The Actor (segment "La Raccomandazione") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Production Assistant & Movie Director (segment "Presa dalla Vita") / Nicola (segment "Che Vitaccia!") / Blonde Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Defence Layer D'Amore (segment "Testimone volontario") / Richetto (segment "I due Orfanelli") / Roberto (segment "Il Sacrificato") / Elisa (segment "La Musa") / The Road Hog (segment "La Strada รจ di Tutti") / The Friar (segment "Il Testamento di Francesco") / Artemio Altidori (segment "La nobile Arte")
Lando Buzzanca
Luchino (segment "Come un padre")
Marisa Merlini
Paola Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario")
Rika Dialina
Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Michรจle Mercier
The Wife (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
Reviews
The Monsters has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Rotten Tomatoes praises the film for its sharp wit and comedic timing, earning it a rating of 4.2/5. IMDb users have rated the movie 7.4/10, highlighting the ensemble cast's stellar performances and the screenplay's clever satire. Metacritic commends The Monsters for its unique approach to societal critique, awarding it a score of 82 based on critical reviews. Variety describes the film as 'a delightful romp through Italian absurdity' while The Guardian hails it as 'a timeless comedy that remains relevant to this day'. Overall, The Monsters is a classic comedy that continues to entertain and provoke thought decades after its release.