this is what's referred to as an arthouse film. they say the more you know about this type of movie, the more you can enjoy it. this house wife apparently goes crazy and gets sent away to a mental home full of drugs and shock treatments. unfortunately, when she's being subjected to something interesting, the viewer is subjected to something mundane. we get to see her husband at work and trying to have fun with their kids. the actress who plays mabel, the insane woman doesn't do a very good job. the best that she can muster is a lack-luster rendition of "swan lake" from atop the couch. the husband really IS crazy though. he's a typical italian working man. every phrase that leaves his mouth comes out like a command. anyone married to him should be suspected of mental problems if they act like they enjoy his tyrannical rule. the grandmother character is acting in stereotype as well. they must have just been casting for italian people.
the audio and video were fine, but the subtitles were off time.
from what wikipedia said about this film, I expected more and was sorely let down. if you've got nothing else to watch and don't pay for it, go ahead and view this. don't expect anything fantastic.
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