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One of the many comedies Roberto Benigni made before the international success of Life Is Beautiful, The Monster comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and Italian soundtracks are both rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a theatrical trailer and a talent file. This is a solid disc from Columbia/TriStar that is recommended most highly to Benigni ...
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Overview

One of the many comedies Roberto Benigni made before the international success of Life Is Beautiful, The Monster comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and Italian soundtracks are both rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a theatrical trailer and a talent file. This is a solid disc from Columbia/TriStar that is recommended most highly to Benigni fans.
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Special Features

Digitally remastered audio & anamorphic video; Interactive menus; Audio: original Italian two-channel [Dolby Surround] & English two-channel [Dolby Surround]; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; Talent file; Theatrical trailer; Scene selections
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide
Those wondering about the origins of the comic first act of Roberto Benigni's acclaimed La Vita E Bella (Life is Beautiful) need look no further than Il Mostro (The Monster) for a taste of his slapstick sensibilities carried through an entire picture. This breezy farce, in which an ordinary fellow (Benigni) is mistaken for a mass murderer, demonstrates Benigni's knack for physical comedy and manic self-expression that extends back a lot further than his memorable Oscar acceptance speeches. It's also clear, especially in scenes where Benigni walks along in the squatted position, mimicking a rare posture disease as a means of evading the police, that the actor/director was inspired by the great silent comedians. Giving an equally deft performance is Nicoletta Braschi, Benigni's wife and frequent collaborator. Perhaps because of its slight subject matter, Il Mostro did not reach a wide audience outside of Benigni's Italian homeland, where it was quite popular. Considered as a forerunner to La Vita E Bella -- and taken in conjunction with the fact that Benigni had starred in frivolous fare like Son of the Pink Panther -- Il Mostro helps contextualize why Bella was considered such a mature accomplishment for a filmmaker who had specialized in broad comedy.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/5/1999
  • UPC: 043396043220
  • Original Release: 1994

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  • Source: Sony Pictures
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1), Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Pan & Scan
  • Language: Italiano, English
  • Time: 1:52:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Roberto Benigni Loris
Nicoletta Braschi Jessica
Michel Blanc Taccone
Dominique Lavanant Jolanda
Jean-Claude Brialy Roccarotta
Massimo Girotti Distinguished resident
Ivano Marescotti Pascucci
Franco Mescolini Chinese teacher
Laurent Spielvogel Frustalupi
Yves Beneyton
Clara Colosimo
Johnny Dorelli
Orazio Orlando
Renzo Palmer
Sydne Rome
Renato Scarpa
Henning Schluter
Gianrico Tedeschi
Vittorio Zarfati
Technical Credits
Roberto Benigni Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Gianni Arduini Asst. Director
Yves Attal Producer
Nino Baragli Editor
Michel Blanc Screenwriter
Gianluigi Braschi Associate Producer
Giantito Burchiellaro Production Designer
Vincenzo Cerami Screenwriter
Danilo Donati Costumes/Costume Designer
Elda Ferri Producer
Franco Fraticelli Editor
Evan Lurie Score Composer
Jean-Paul Mugel Sound/Sound Designer
Carlo Di Palma Cinematographer
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Scene Index

Scene Selections
0. Scene Selections
1. Start [2:35]
2. Monster strikes again [1:13]
3. Wanda the Nymphomaniac [2:35]
4. Claudia [1:48]
5. Chain saw from Hell [1:17]
6. "He's my nightmare." [1:58]
7. Chinese lessons [1:46]
8. Squatter's rights [6:31]
9. Free breakfast [:57]
10. Hot butts [3:21]
11. System's down [2:07]
12. The mission [6:34]
13. Cookie & the Monster [2:06]
14. Prospective tenant [3:58]
15. Sublet offer [2:03]
16. 3 Am [7:36]
17. Always naked [3:26]
18. The lion's den [5:50]
19. Cathartic apathy [9:04]
20. Loris meets Jolanda [2:12]
21. All worked up [2:50]
22. Fresh air [2:55]
23. A great tailor [7:01]
24. The exam [4:05]
25. "I'm very sick." [6:32]
26. Wanted man [9:16]
27. The Monster! [5:05]
28. "Have a nice walk." [4:34]
Scene Selections
0. Scene Selections
1. Start [2:35]
2. Monster strikes again [1:13]
3. Wanda the Nymphomaniac [2:35]
4. Claudia [1:48]
5. Chain saw from Hell [1:17]
6. "He's my nightmare." [1:58]
7. Chinese lessons [1:46]
8. Squatter's rights [6:31]
9. Free breakfast [:57]
10. Hot butts [3:21]
11. System's down [2:07]
12. The mission [6:34]
13. Cookie & the Monster [2:06]
14. Prospective tenant [3:58]
15. Sublet offer [2:03]
16. 3 Am [7:36]
17. Always naked [3:26]
18. The lion's den [5:50]
19. Cathartic apathy [9:04]
20. Loris meets Jolanda [2:12]
21. All worked up [2:50]
22. Fresh air [2:55]
23. A great tailor [7:01]
24. The exam [4:05]
25. "I'm very sick." [6:32]
26. Wanted man [9:16]
27. The Monster! [5:05]
28. "Have a nice walk." [4:34]
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Menu

Side #1- Full Screen
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Languages Set-Up
   Menu Group #1 with 29 chapter(s) covering 01:51:30
Theatrical Trailer
Roberto Benigni Talent File
Side #2- Widescreen
Play Movie
Languages Set-Up
   Menu Group #1 with 29 chapter(s) covering 01:51:30
Theatrical Trailer
Roberto Benigni Talent File
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    If you can accept the humor, its one of the funniest movies ever made

    Unlike most dull, contemporary, sleezy falling down, modern day comedy, It's a gem in the rough. It's not for everybody but there may be a chance this movie gives you uncontrollabe laughter.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 25, 2000

    Without a Doubt, the Funniest Movie I Ever Saw!

    Roberto is suspected of being a serial killer and when the cops have him under surveillance, it becomes misinterpreted. His antics suggest his a perversion. He is pursued by the lady cop (Nicoletta) and she soon falls for him after desperately trying to prove that he is a serial rapist and murderer. There is non-stop laughter. Truly hilarious! Begnini is a genius comedian! Supporting cast is superb!

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