YMMV / Loro

• Alternate Character Interpretation:
  • What are we expected to take from the portrayal of Berlusconi? Even if Sorrentino and Servillo don’t pull any punches and particularly in Act 1 the representation of Berlusconi and his “court” are highly parodic, verging on grotesque, in Act 2 we see Berlusconi more closely and it is a flawed man whose story mixes element of ridicule and of tragedy, faced with loneliness, the passage of time and the dynamics of power.
  • Is Kira really in love with Berlusconi, after all?
  • What Stella did with the man in the sauna is up to speculation. This cast a different light in the scene with Berlusconi later. Is she really "innocent" and thrown in a world of pimps and sharks, or is she embarassed of what she's done earlier?
• Aluminum Christmas Trees: Many aspects have been collected by Sorrentino from first hand sources and some of the wildest details are true as the fake volcano, some of the parties, the carousel in the garden, Berlusconi who willingly miss a UN engagement in order to partecipate to a 18th birthday party. Berlusconi as a young man singed in an act on cruise ships too. Reality Is Unrealistic indeed.
• Awesome Music: The soundtrack ranges from electro to classical and includes pop, indie, folk and even the real life Forza Italia Party official anthem, shot as a MTV Video.
• Too Bleak, Stopped Caring: It's difficult to feel involved in Sergio Morra's arc and eventual downfall, as it has no redeeming qualities whatsoever and it's constantly manipulative, exploitative and at best self-serving. in Act 2, Berlusconi is much more of a tragic character, however many of his acts can be despicable.