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lilapersiatrevena's review against another edition
4.5
I quite enjoyed this addition with all the references to today pop culture.
ellienorshellstrop's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This play is so goddamn underrated, it’s unreal. I read this when I was in school, and now rereading it again… the political messages in this are AMAZING
jonmayb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sophie3344's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
scifiwanderer's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ebunk's review
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kendradodd's review against another edition
Although written over 50 years ago to satirize the corrupt Italian police force of the 1960s and 70s, this is an absolutely brilliant and timeless piece of literature. Every line, every sight gag, every bit of slapstick humor is symbolic of a much deeper and unyielding message that is every bit as relevant to the political climate of the United States in 2023 as it was to Italy in 1970. And that is precisely what Dario Fo intended. According to the Infallible Source on High (Wikipedia), it has been adapted to fit the context of more than 40 countries, thus illustrating the expansive reach of the narrative. The obvious hypocrisy ever-so-slightly hidden beneath the farce presents itself in society time and time again, which, granted, is a very disheartening reality to face. However, the genius of the play lies in the fact that it dares you to stare hypocrisy dead in the eye and laugh at it. Fo’s rationale, which I find incredibly clever, was that if the audience was cognizant enough to laugh at it, they were at the very least paying attention. And that attention would translate to analytical critique of the modern world. It’s a brilliant piece of satire that I recommend to anyone, regardless of where in the world you are.
lu_root's review against another edition
Bellissimo!
Lo ripeto per scrupolo: bellissimo!
A parte i riferimenti ai singoli episodi storici (al tempo comprensibili dalla maggior parte del pubblico, oggi no), tutto il resto è così attuale che nonostante sia una commedia mi sono arrabbiato tantissimo. Non con Fo, eh, ma col sistema che prende in giro in questo testo.
Per metterlo in scena c'è bisogno di mezzi registici e attoriali che io al momento non ho (forse non li avrò mai ma va bene così), però vale la pena anche solo la lettura.
Lo ripeto per scrupolo: bellissimo!
A parte i riferimenti ai singoli episodi storici (al tempo comprensibili dalla maggior parte del pubblico, oggi no), tutto il resto è così attuale che nonostante sia una commedia mi sono arrabbiato tantissimo. Non con Fo, eh, ma col sistema che prende in giro in questo testo.
Per metterlo in scena c'è bisogno di mezzi registici e attoriali che io al momento non ho (forse non li avrò mai ma va bene così), però vale la pena anche solo la lettura.