Vieni avanti cretino (1982) User Reviews

A Masterpiece!

[Jakeblues74 · 10/10 · 11 July 2001]

If you are not italian, you can't understand the high votes for this film......it's difficult to explain this success; in Italy 'Vieni avanti cretino' it's really a cult-movie, a must seen for my generation, one of the movies that everyone knows and loves... for example, I don't know how many times I talk 'bout this film with my friends with a good bottle of wine in my hands and a smile on my face... 'Vieni avanti cretino', 'Fantozzi', 'Lo chiamavano Trinità' and so on are probably 'technically' terrible films... but It doesn't matters... I'm sure that I'm not the only one that laughts at the quotation of this film and decides to give it a 10/10...

Great great great!

[adb79 · 10/10 · 14 September 2003]

Lino Banfi is a wonderful actor..i rank this film amongst the best comedies ever made..Dr Tomas scene is one of the most funny of all times, and so the dentist and Coliseum scene !Your satisfaction is our best prize!(great quote in the film!)..A must see,definitively!10 of 10!

Incredibly funny!!!

[Fash-4 · 10/10 · 31 May 1999]

Perhaps (but i can think this for sure) this is the funniest comedy ever made, not only in Italy. I can tell this, having seen dozens of comedies from all over the world (and "Vieni avanti cretino" ranks far better than such hits as "Clerks" or "Dumb & Dumber", which i've really appreciated). The story itself is quite simple but the characters (especially Pasquale Baudaffi - i.e. Lino Banfi) make this an unmissable film. The scenes it is composed of, have been re-played in various situations and often they are a significant part of every comic-actor baggage. As i said, the best characterization is the one by Lino Banfi, but Gigi Reder (the famous "Rag. Filini" from the Fantozzi saga) is almost as astonishing as Banfi. There is also a small role played by the unforgettable Moana Pozzi (the best female porn-star of all times) plus the addition of various Italian sexy-stars of the 80's (Michela Miti above all). Explaining this films with few words would be as difficult as summarizing the entire Divine Comedy ("Vieni avanti, cretino!" could be considered the Divine Comedy of the comedy films, indeed :) in two lines. Perhaps an English translation of the incredible dialogues could turn in a loss of efficacy, but that should be overwhelmed by the strong pathos which any actor casts in his/her role. Strongly recommended (with particular regards for the dentist scene and also for the Coliseum scene, not to mention the breathtaking scene of the famous "Dr. Thomas"!!!)

Banfi's top !!!

[Ghetty70 · 10/10 · 1 June 2008]

Just saw it again after years, I laughed 'til tears !!! Brilliant, Luciano Salce is a great director, Lino Banfi has never been so funny...the story is simple but this is a MUST !!! The coffe scene, Dr.Thomas and so on are things that just make all laugh whenever you start remembering, and most of the quotes are now common use in Italian language. I'm going to have a party with my friends, of course this and "L'allenatore nel pallone"(another great Banfi movie) are the main course !!!

Ciao

P.S. Of course you should be 30 or above to lnow and appreciate it, every generation has their myths...

A MUST ONE!

[Hammerblow · 10 October 2003]

Simply THE BEST Banfi's movie! Highly recommended, even if the vhs is a bit hard to find. All the characters involved in this film will give you lots of fun, starting from Gigi Reder -R.I.P.-(the legendary Rag.Filini in the Fantozzi's saga), Franco Bracardi, and the awesome Alfonso Tomas, here in its all-times best performance!

Why hasn't this movie won an Oscar?

[Delise · 10/10 · 17 March 1999]

Vieni avanti cretino is the masterpiece of Luciano Salice, considered the better comic flick with Lino Banfi, when you see that movie you will never stop to laugh! The film talk about the misfortune of the unlucky and unemployed Baudaffi Pasquale(Lino Banfi). Don't forget Alfonso Thomas in his best role!! Maybe the last good product of the Italian erotic-comedy! A must see for the fan of this genre!!! Unfortunately is not available in any format, check the TV in the late hour to catch him!

Banfi's acting career pinnacle.

[folgore73 · 10/10 · 4 February 2001]

Lino Banfi reached the pinnacle of his acting career,as a comedian,in this robust comedy. The movie is very enjoyable from the very start.One of the film assets is Franco Bracardi.This often forgotten comedy genius is the perfect sidekick for Banfi; a perfect example of this special relationship is the scene where Bracardi mimes to Banfi, and the Apulian actor has to act in front of Bracardi's character wife.Overall a very good comedy that is up there with the likes of "Febbre da cavallo" and "Fracchia la belva umana".

Don't miss it!!!

[spark.v · 10/10 · 18 April 2001]

A masterpiece! Un "capolavoro"! You have to see it again and again till you'll fix in your memory each single sequence !!! Don't miss one of the most incredible appearance of Alfonso Tomas like Dottor Tomas : really amazing !!! Gigi Reder rules !!!!

Unique movie

[gianlucanicoli · 10/10 · 18 July 2021]

Luciano Salce Luciano Salce, directs a very inspired Lino Banfi.

The gags, lyrics and comic vis are among the best in Italian comedy ...

one of the italian sexy comedy masterpieces!

[isanet · 10/10 · 30 January 2000]

One of the funniest comedies i've ever seen.great performance by the 70's italian star LINO BANFI.I suppose an american audience would not appreciate,but it's really great.the italian sexy comedy will ALWAYS live in our hearts and souls thanks to movies like this.