Three Men and a Leg (1997)

That was an excellent one.

Great Film overall

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Fact: Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo should be more widely known, simply because they deserve to be. They are not only funny, but also make the kind of national humor that could be imported. Perhaps this one is their best, and definitely would have deserved an Oscar nomination. The fact they didn't get one is mostly because it was marketed badly, and no one really believed that these three guys actually would have been able to create such a funny but also deeply involving comedy.There's more to this film than what meets the eye. Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo are three friends that are being exploited by their boss, who is also their father in law. Giacomo in fact is about to marry the last daughter available, because Aldo and Giovanni have already married the other two. Truth is that they have lost all their self confidence, and think that because they reached a certain age, they have to start a family and have a safe economic situation, even though this is making them deeply unhappy.The ending is liberatingly hopeful. But it's the way from Milan to Gallipoli that will show them and make them think. Sprinkled by many witty comedic sketches, they never appear to be out of place and fit in perfectly with the movie. It seems that whenever these three are on a car together, they can create comedy magic. But somewhere in between, they even leave room for sighs of pity, and their characters are so likable that the film really flies through.Please, spare an hour and a half to see this. You will want to see more from them, and you will not be disappointed. The rest of their resume involves witty comedy with a shocking and grotesque ending "Cosi' E' La Vita" (That's Life). A rom-com about misunderstanding and the never ending actor's dream "Chiedimi se sono Felice" (Ask If I'm Happy).Please, oh, please, producers worldwide. Take some notice of Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo. Their films match the quality of charming American independent comedies as "Little miss Sunshine", "Juno" and "The Squid an the Whale". In fact, if you have seen these and liked them, watch Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo, and you will not be disappointed! WATCH FOR THE MOMENT...when Giovanni and Giacomo on the front seats pick out a song to listen to. Hilarious!

One evening I had nothing to do and the worse thing there was nothing on TV but one Italian movie ...I love Italy and their ways. The three of them are just awesome and I agree with previous comments, that if you don't know nothing about Italy it will be very hard for you to get the joke. But if a man saw Godfathers, Robert de Niro movies, some european or better non Hollywood production it shouldn't be the problem.AYEYE BRAZZO ...Nevertheless, 10 of 10 points for the Gamba.

This movie was a hilarious movie if you understand the Italian language and culture! If you are merely watching it and relying on the subtitles you will not find it as funny since a lot is lost in the translation. I sat watching this movie with some friends and I was howling! They were sitting there just starring at me wondering what I found so funny. The difference between them and I....I understand the language and they don't! So if you have a friend that can translate it for you correctly then I say go for it, you will find that you will get some laughs in! The actors chosen to play each role were a good choice.....they all feed off of each other and this makes the movie even more better.So if you have an understanding of the language then this is a funny movie to watch!

The three (four with Mrs. Massironi) best actor-comedians in the Italian performing arts scene decided to make a movie. And it is a blessing. It is just as if you were at one of their live performances: exhilarating. It almost work as a movie (and not only as an excuse for the trio to perform), and the additional possibilities of the new media are used (along with their performance and excellent lines) to create more and more fun.