Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Kimball Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

paul2001sw-1 Roberto Ando's 'Viva La Liberta' is a beautifully shot political satire: the composition of the images in the film are truly exceptional. It stars Toni Servillo who plays a pair of twin brothers with impressive subtlety: one a burnt-out senior politician who vanished on an unannounced retreat, the other his mischievous twin brother who is drafted in to take his place. The latter uses the techniques of Cosimo di Medici, and rises to a peak of personal popularity through the use of gnomic speeches which allow everyone to project their own fears and desires onto him: he seems to be the first honest politician, even though his words have little underlying meaning. Ultimately the film didn't quite (to me) fully deliver on its premise: there is no single moment of dramatic resolution, and it's unclear whether the final message is actually anything stronger than " a change is as good as a rest". But it's worth watching for the quality of its cinematography and acting.

secondtake Viva la Liberta (2013)Maybe I'm programmed to like this kind of scenario: a boring politician is replaced with someone who is idealistic and fun, and who tells it like it is. The American version of this is "Dave" which is a hoot. Now we have an Italian version, which is more subtle and poetic. Definitely worth seeing.The genius here on screen is the actor Toni Servillo who plays both men, the senator and the slightly wacky twin brother who takes his place. It all happens so naturally, with one small twist after another. There are past loves and political foes that factor into both lives equally, to the point that you might not be sure who is who, and if there are in fact two people after all.But then, that's the magic of how this comedy is made. It is full of laughs, but it's oddly brilliant and philosophical, too. It can be appreciated on a million levels, so just let it seep into your pores.

p-franco1967 This film is very entertaining and actually the Italian political scene ... A political crisis ... flees his right arm Bottini agree with his wife replaces, on a bet, with the twin a philosopher out of the madhouse ... Fantastic fun script ... real recited perfectly .... ... anthology from the improvised dance with Merkel under the astonished eyes of Bottini (Mastandrea) and the final Mastandrea who secretly spy to know which of the 2 twins is back ... and the question remains ... beautiful ... Screenplay with wonderful dialogues, director hoc.Una special mention to the interpretations of Tony Servillo (the twins) and Valerio Mastandrea (Bottini as a partner) ... and fun ... sublime expressions, dialogues looks high class of acting. Must see ... Italy ... unfortunately this did went center ... a movie can compete Oscar 2014 ...

g-rafaschieri I agree great movie ... very real and funny ... Mastandrea - Servillo surprising as the film acting.It has to compete for an Oscar in 2014. Beautiful script WITH directed ,actors in a state of grace, cult dialog,very smart and funny. Fantastic performances Toni Servillo and Valerio Mastandrea .An Italy that unfortunately is reflected in the crisis of the protagonist,funny scenes from the anthology .I hope that the film will be appreciated abroad and have the awards ,really nice.Keep an eye on the final, VERY BEAUTIFUL . The film is adapted from the novel "THE EMPTY THRONE"