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It isn't that bad, especially if you are aware of Pasolini's life and politics. It's actually moving in some ways. I just wish it wasn't looked at as just a fucked up movie by most people, even if it is one of Pasolini's lesser films.

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It isn't that bad, especially if you are aware of Pasolini's life and politics. It's actually moving in some ways. I just wish it wasn't looked at as just a fucked up movie by most people, even if it is one of Pasolini's lesser films.

The reason that people don't see it as anything more than "just a fucked up movie" is because the movie is a failure as political commentary. It only succeeds as a prurient look at extreme sadism.

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It isn't that bad, especially if you are aware of Pasolini's life and politics. It's actually moving in some ways. I just wish it wasn't looked at as just a fucked up movie by most people, even if it is one of Pasolini's lesser films.

The reason that people don't see it as anything more than "just a fucked up movie" is because the movie is a failure as political commentary. It only succeeds as a prurient look at extreme sadism.

Why do you say it's a failure? I think it perfectly captures the cruelty of a fascist state. It's interesting to see how the Republic of Salo is portrayed in this film versus Benigni's Life Is Beautiful.

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