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Alex l'ariete

  • 2000
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
1.8/10
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Alex l'ariete (2000)
ItalianActionCrime

Alessandro Corso is a special forces carabiniere. During an operation he saves a child but cause the death of one of his comrades. He's then transferred to a peaceful little town, where he w... Read allAlessandro Corso is a special forces carabiniere. During an operation he saves a child but cause the death of one of his comrades. He's then transferred to a peaceful little town, where he will be unexpectedly forced to help an hot witness named Antavleva, protecting her and brin... Read allAlessandro Corso is a special forces carabiniere. During an operation he saves a child but cause the death of one of his comrades. He's then transferred to a peaceful little town, where he will be unexpectedly forced to help an hot witness named Antavleva, protecting her and bringing them safely to the trial.

  • Director
    • Damiano Damiani
  • Writer
    • Dardano Sacchetti
  • Stars
    • Alberto Tomba
    • Michelle Hunziker
    • Orso Maria Guerrini
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  • IMDb RATING
    1.8/10
    910
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Damiano Damiani
    • Writer
      • Dardano Sacchetti
    • Stars
      • Alberto Tomba
      • Michelle Hunziker
      • Orso Maria Guerrini
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Alberto Tomba
    • Alex Corso
    Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker
    • Antavleva Bottazzi
    • (as Michelle Hunzinker)
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    • Barra
    Corinne Cléry
    Corinne Cléry
    • Ernestina
    Massimo Poggio
    Massimo Poggio
    • Robbi
    Tullio Sorrentino
    • Terzo
    Tony Kendall
    Tony Kendall
    • Comandante
    Ramona Badescu
    • Fabiana
    Cristina Ascani
    Giorgio Gobbi
    • Maresciallo
    Roberto Attias
    Tiziana Bergamaschi
    • Testimone
    Roberto Ceccacci
    Giovanni Cianfriglia
    Gabriele Corsi
    Sara D'Amario
    Bruno De Stephanis
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
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    • Director
      • Damiano Damiani
    • Writer
      • Dardano Sacchetti
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    1ahmalavo

    my favorite "so bad it's so good" movie

    Oh yes! This is THE MOVIE.

    "Alex l'ariete" is a comedy, action, crime movie directed by Damiano Damiani starring Alberto Tomba (famous Italian ski champion) and Michelle Hunziker (swiss girl who was married with the singer Eros Ramazzotti).

    This is probably the worst movie ever made. Really bad actors, especially Alberto Tomba (speaks with a ridiculous accent), really bad story, a lot of mistakes.... and almost 2 hours! It's hard to finish this movie. But it's also really funny find all the errors of the film.

    A "must see movie" to watch with friends, beer and popcorn.
    10rambolola4

    Fantastic!!

    That film is absolutely fantastic!! If you watch it with your friends it can be a very nice day... Obviously you have to know that the film is stupid and very bad directed and acted (Tomba/Unziker what a couple), and that is probably the worse film in the world, but you can enjoy it very much. We watched it in 19 and it was a very nice evening. The best scenes are the first one, when the criminals kill the friend of Alex, and he tries to act like a desperate, and the result is a comic scene of first category... And then when he shows to Leva (Antevleva, what a name) the "Palassio di giusstissia", and then the accident of Leva, that once is going on her car out of the road, and a second later, the car is completely empty! What a magic!
    1Giugi1101

    One of the funniest things on the planet

    This film is to be watched at least once in a lifetime. The film makes you laugh at the lowest quality it has, it's all bad from the script, to the directing and the acting. There are some moments that should be serious and instead make you laugh an exaggeration.
    1andymase

    An unbelievably bad movie...

    Probably somebody heard of Alberto Tomba. A former policeman, a former sky champion, and, now, a TERRIBLE actor. "Alex L'Ariete" was planned to be a TV "mini serial", but the Italian television itself refused to show the movie on its channels. Now it's a, believe me, ridiculous movie. The script it's simply hilarious (it's supposed to be a dramatic movie), something like a 5 years old kid work. But what really blows you away it's the amateurish acting: Alberto Tomba, who actually was not believable as a policeman himself, plays terribly a totally silly character: a special operations italian policeman specialized in smashing doors open! ("ariete" is "ram"). This super-guy will try to save a young nice girl life (an actual italian "little" TV showgirl, married to the singer Eros Ramazzotti): nice but absolutely inept in the acting. Lose this one and make yourself a favour. A movie that is a shame to Italian cinema industry: only John Travolta in Earth Attack got close..
    1lukedibalsamo

    Mesmerizing

    One of the finest Italian movies ever made. It reminds masterpieces such as La dolce vita by federico fellini and il sorpasso by dino risi.

    At first it seems a road movie, but later on you realize that is something more. It shows the true romance compared to the innermost violence of men. Remarkable is also the perfect soundtrack, fitting perfectly the emotions of our protagonist; Alberto Tomba and Michelle Hunziker

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    • Trivia
      The name "Antavleva" means "I didn't want you" in the dialect of the Italian region Romagna.
    • Quotes

      Maresciallo: Do you like risotto with herbs?

      Alex Corso: Sorry, what did you say?

      Maresciallo: Risotto with H-E-R-B-S.

      Alex Corso: It's my favourite D-I-S-H.

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    • Release date
      • July 21, 2000 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Упёртый Алекс
    • Filming locations
      • Ronciglione, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Cecchi Gori Group Fin.Ma.Vi.
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    • Budget
      • ITL 6,000,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 2m(122 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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