It's like a novel written entirely in italics, every single sentence of which ends with an exclamation mark. As there are people of whom it's said that they don't know their own strength, Kusturica is a film-maker who doesn't know his own brilliance.

| Nov 27, 2017

There's a surprising warmth and even a little optimism behind Kusturica's gallows humor.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Apr 10, 2012

As with some of Fellini's late works, the energy and inventiveness, not to mention the juicy vulgarity, are so consistent in Black Cat, White Cat that you feel you can slice into the material at almost any point.

| Apr 10, 2012

It's ridiculous and self-indulgent, but Kusturica is so skilful, conjuring up one sweeping, sumptuous set-piece after another, that you can't help but go along for the ride.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 10, 2012

It's anything but subtle but the magnetism of the cast and sheer exuberance of the storytelling make this fairly irresistible.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 10, 2012

Based on true events, this deeply involving film is not only a terrific story but it's also very timely in the issues it examines.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 10, 2011

A colorful, frenetic mixture of slapstick and folklore that stands a good chance of delighting arthouse audiences the world over.

Full Review | Mar 26, 2009

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 5, 2008

This is storytelling on the hoof, rambling, self-indulgent, but with enough warmth and humour to overcome its own excesses.

| Jun 24, 2006

It's a highly enjoyable, fast-paced comedy about warring gypsy families who are after both money and true love (isn't that what all comedies are about?).

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 26, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 4, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 12, 2004

If you can tap into its twisted vibe, it's a lot of fun.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 12, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | May 20, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 18, 2002

This latest from writer-director Emir Kusturica eventually grows on one not through its relentless laughs, but by its unexpected sentiment about romance and friendship.

| Jun 5, 2002

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 19, 2002

The film's most memorable images all seem to be either irrelevant diversions (like the pig eating a car) or reruns of previous greatest hits.

| Mar 5, 2002

Salutes the irrepressible energies of love and friendship in hard times.

| Mar 4, 2002

A hilarious screwball masterpiece.

| Original Score: short | Apr 19, 2001