Swept Away - DVD (Italian/Engl: Amazon.ca: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli, Aldo Puglisi, Anna Melita, Giuseppe Durini, Lucrezia De Domizio, Luis Suarez, Vittorio Fanfoni, Lorenzo Piani, Eros Pagni, Ennio Guarnieri, Giulio Battiferri, Giuseppe Fornari, Stefano Ricciotti, Lina Wertm�ller, Franco Fraticelli, Romano Cardarelli: DVD

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Lina Wertmüuller (Seven Beauties) made this pointed, 1975 comedy-drama about class and sex conflicts. Mariangela Melato plays a rich woman marooned on an island with a crude sailor (Giancarlo Giannini). The two initially assume their accustomed class relationship with one another--she expects service, he grumbles about it--but then a revolution takes place and the subjugation is reversed. The film comes down on you like a hammer, but Wertmüuller adroitly traces the shifting nuances of the relationship, and the two stars are excellent. Numerous scenes stick in the memory many years after one viewing. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, production notes, biographies of cast and crew, and English subtitles. --Tom Keogh

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1.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly violent "love story"., Dec 3 2001

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"lauriegull" (Quincy, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swept Away (VHS Tape)

I am a great fan of Giancarlo Giannini. He certainly is very handsome and has a cute body in this movie. But I didn't see anything romantic or funny about a man slapping a woman around to "put her in her place". Neither did my husband, who said, "He hits her like it's nothing". I'm still trying to understand why he hits her and why she falls in love with him. Giancarlo does have a beautiful face though.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wertmuller is amazing, April 12 2004

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This review is from: Swept Away... By an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August (Widescreen) (DVD)

Director Lina Wertmuller's provocative film takes the class struggle to a desert island where only the man and the woman exist. Wertmuller's scenario is that of the man assuming the role of ruler and the woman one of worker-slave, and this becomes a love relationship. Naturally, the man is the one most reluctant to go back to the society where he is worker-slave and the woman is ruler over him! The black humor is wonderful because it is visual, via the camera angles and shots, and it is beautifully filmed. I'm afraid the new version, from what I've heard,(and I will not pay to see it)meddles with the ending and hence changes the meaning of the film. With a world-class filmmaker like Lina Wertmuller, why fix what isn't broke and do a remake of a perfectly fine work of art?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Island Love Story, Mar 21 2004

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David Anderson (St. Cloud, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swept Away... By an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August (Widescreen) (DVD)

"Swept Away" is an interesting italian 1974 release about a greedy woman who expects her male servent to accommodate her with anything she pleases in all costs. Her cruelty takes an unexpected turn once they become trapped on an island together. Then the job roles turn around, and her trials return to haunt her. The war that erupts between each other takes an unusual turn.

This creative plot was written wonderfully. They combine drama, comedy, romance, and slight erotica to make this unforgettable movie. Its conflicts and its trials keep audiences watching closely at what will happen next. The love story theme is one of the most unique in cinema history, though cruel. Twists and turns arise in various scenes giving it the added edge, leading to a surprise and powerful conclusion. Though there are some flaws not relating to the writing, namely the woman managing to keep her make-up on throught the entire island stay without reapplying, the interesting storyline greatly makes up for it. The acting is interesting, especially the two lead actors: Giancarlo Giannini and Mariangela Melato. Though Melato occasionally overreacts some words, she keeps her character interesting with her unique charisma. Giannini keeps his aggressive edge intact in every moment. All other actors also perform their roles wonderfully.

"Swept Away" is a great film for those looking for something unforgettably unique. This will surely keep audiences entertained. Those who like this film should stay away from the 2002 American remake, starring Madonna. It's not nearly as good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the new version with Madonna
The new version with Madonna is very good, the production is better because was made 30 years later. But this original version is so much funny, the actors are amazing. Read more

Published on Oct 29 2003 by Javier Lopez

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
TAMING OF THE SHREW set on a desert island, and very good with great acting. Didn't like the woman-hitting scenes, but over all a well done, intelligent film. Read more

Published on April 21 2003