Fellini: I'm a Born Liar Critic Reviews

Both completely fascinating and intermittently frustrating; however, as with Fellini's own films, the downside is far outweighed by the pluses. Read the full review

And if the movie's not particularly visual -- apart from the excerpted scenes from Fellini's extremely visual films -- it's entertaining for the ears. Fellini talks and talks. And like many directors, he talks a good life. Read the full review

Only loosely concerned with behind-the-scenes gossip and is squarely focused on the nature of Fellini's insatiability. Read the full review

It's a messy, entertaining documentary rooted in -- though not limited to -- the iconically indulgent years of Fellini's later career.Read the full review

Mr. Pettigrew's affection for Fellini and his films animates this documentary and limits its appeal. Read the full review

As a source of information about his life and work, this interview is almost worthless, but as an insight into his style, it is priceless. Read the full review

Turns a fond look back at the great Federico Fellini into an occasion for the kind of talky tedium Fellini's own movies would never have allowed. Read the full review