Review of 8½ (1963) by Stanley Kauffmann for The New Republic — 04 Jan 1984
I don't think that 8 1/2 "says" very much, but it is breathtaking to watch. One doesn't come away from it as from, say, the best Bergman or Renoir-with a continuing, immanent experience; one has to think back to it and remember the effect.
But that is easy, for the experience is unforgettable.
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This review of 8½ (1963) was written by Stanley Kauffmann and published by The New Republic on 04 January 1984.
8½ has generally received very positive reviews.
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