Diabolik: Who Are You? (2023) User Reviews

Delightful and colorful follow-up with the same ingredients as the original.

[ma-cortes · 6/10 · 8 March 2024]

This sequel titled Diabolik - Ginko all'attacco! (2022) boasts a good cast with Giacomo Gianniotti as Diabolik , Miriam Leone as Eva Kant , Valerio Mastandrea as Ispettore Ginko and Monica Bellucci as suspicious duchess. Starred by two good-looking stars : Giacomo Gianniotti and Miriam Leone. Diabolik returns to the fray with the most exquisite theft systems possible while Ginko, the police inspector, is hot on his heels. The professional thief Diabolik has taken Armen's crown and jewels, as valuable as they are beautiful, while Inspector Ginco (Valerio Mastandrea) takes every precaution to ensure that the robbing don't take place. However, it was all part of the plan of Ginko, this police inspector who knows how to track the jewels and thus discover Diabolik's lair. Captured by a cunning enemy, Diabolik get locked, with no way out.

This adaptation of the homonymous comic book has a display of resources as advanced as they are ingenious, Diabolik is an exceptional thief who always has the upper hand, whether by having his lair inside a mountain, or escaping a robbery with a paragliding. Two charming starring , Giacomo Giannotti -replacing Luca Marinelli- and Miriam Leone , star this nice and enjoyable movie set in a nameless European nation. Dealing with popular hero from famous comic books, who previously performed John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell. Adaptation of the Noir comic book of the sixties by the Giussani brothers, concerning the world's deadliest and most dazzlingly robber, he evades the law while performing his criminal antics, as he eludes the police by disguising , changing cars, hot pursuits, and masking himself . Along the way , Diabolik uses his extraordinary powers to foil criminals and steal valuable jewels. As the anti-hero of the film, Diabolik must face off botcher law enforcements. The film is a thriller with a markedly retro aesthetic that emulates the psychedelic adaptation to the big screen carried out by Mario Bava: Danger Diabolik (1968). On this occasion the elusive , implacable thief with a thousand disguises, Diabolik, whose true identity no one knows, returns to drive his iconic Jaguar E-type to strike a new coup: seize noted diamonds and priceless pieces of jewelry. He robs from the rich to give to the girls !. Meet Diabolik. Slick !. Suave!. Gentle !. Brutal!. Wild!. Out for all he can take, seduce, or get away with...!

This is an agreeable and brilliant rendition, not taking any situation seriously ; being based on famous strip-cartoon thriller titled "Diabolik", one of the longest running - and most successful - Italian comic strips , known as "fumetti" drew by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani. A very campy picture contains thrills, action, phantasmagoria, psychedelia, pop art, tongue-in-cheek, absurd situations , and being competently developed. Fantastic production design and art design influenced by the original comic books and James Bond movies , showing splendidly the breathtaking settings at a remote cave in a mountain and others . Through a retro aesthetic , this new reboot introduces the viewer into a tense and cold atmosphere that has the best ingredients of Noir cinema: impassive femme fatales , twisted criminals , a staging full of shadows and a police investigation determined to unmask to this relentless thief . Here Giacomo Gianniotti and Miriam Leone replace John Philip Law and Marisa Mell but they do not reach those iconic figures resulting in being an inferior and overlong film compared to Mario Bava's classic

The main and support cast -with everyone having fun- are frankly good. Giacomo Giannotti is fine in the title character as the masked career thief known only as Diabolik, who eludes his official pursuers with his mistress and partner-in-crime. Bombshell Miriam Leone as wonderful colleague is ideal actress to her role, she shines and expands her beauty and extreme sexuality. The best of the interpretations result to be Valerio Mastandrea as stubborn police inspector who's usually duped and the always gorgeous, though already mature, Monica Bellucci. It contains lively and catching original music score by Aldo De Scalzi and Pivio. As well as luxurious and glamorous cinematography by Angelo Sorrentino. The motion picture was decently directed by Antonio Manetti, and Marco Manetti who have made the former film, Diabolik 2021, that won the 2022 David Di Donatello Award for Best Original Song : La profondita degli abiss and was nominated for 11 more statuettes, including a Best Lead Actress nomination for gorgeous Miriam Leone. The picture will appeal to thriller genre buffs . Rating 6/10.

Revealing the origins of a myth

[gsilecchia · 6/10 · 20 April 2024]

The third chapter of the cinematic saga dedicated to Diabolik, "Diabolik - Chi Sei?" directed by the Manetti Bros., brings viewers back into the dark and captivating atmosphere of Clerville. Residing near the filming locations in Bologna, I was able to observe with satisfaction actors and crew at work, demonstrating dedication even in inclement weather. The directors handle the celebrated character of Angela Giussani with total respect, bringing to the big screen a fascinating version of "Diabolik - Chi Sei?". If the first film may not have shone at its best, the directors' courage has given life to a sequel that stands out. The choice of Giacomo Gianniotti as the new Diabolik proves to be fitting, bringing freshness to the King of Terror. His neutral face adapts splendidly to the multiple rubber masks of the protagonist. The plot set in the 1970s incorporates elements of poliziottesco and thriller, with Miriam Leone and Valerio Mastandrea confirming their talent in the roles of Eva Kant and Inspector Ginko, adding modernity to the story. The visuals are a strong point, with shots reminiscent of the structure of torn comic book pages during the reconstruction of Diabolik's past. However, while remaining faithful to the original plot, the directors allow themselves some liberties, especially highlighting the roles of the protagonists Altea (Monica Bellucci) and Eva, who bring a sprinkle of modernity. The screenplay, while entertaining, shows some naiveties and situations less believable today. However, the film captures attention and adds depth to the character of Diabolik, showing a more human side. Director Marco Manetti emphasizes the importance of maintaining fidelity to Diabolik rather than to the comic book, introducing characters like Altea to enrich the story. The result is a film faithful to the spirit of the original comic book, with careful direction and a style that evokes the cinematography of Mario Bava. "Diabolik - Chi Sei?" is a passionate and blood-soaked chapter of the Manetti Bros.' trilogy. The meticulous direction and convincing performances contribute to making the film engaging for fans and devoted viewers. A journey into the origins of Diabolik, adding new layers of complexity to this iconic Italian anti-hero.

another disappointment

[erminahotmail · 4/10 · 20 December 2023]

So he was waiting for this third film. So I liked the first film a lot. For me it's one of the most beautiful Italian films. I didn't like the second film at all because there wasn't Diabolik at all and then it was only based on ginko love is So I was waiting sincethis film is the end of the trilogy but I didn't like this film I'm sorry that I'm the first to write a negative review for me This film is even worse than the previous film it's truly incredible So the thing that I don't like at all is liked how they handled itcharacters Especially the main ones i.e. Diabolik and Ginko The beginning is really really bad Why these two people are captured like idiots I can understand with Ginko But not even Diabolik since he is the king of crime much more than Lupine however in this film he gets kidnapped as aidiot and these two find themselves included inside a closed room it's the film that wastes time that the two of them talk about their past and then they waste too much time telling each other another bad thing is that the bad guys in this film are really pathetic but something I'm not reallymanaged to understand one thing why Evan tells Ginko's ex-girlfriend to help her but really but why does he get help from this person because Evan wants to get help from her and then this was a truly terrible actress But the problem she wanted to get help but her immediatelydisappears in the film the only person who can save herself was Esso Ginko's girlfriend played but even much worse actress Monica Bellucci and then the way she speaks seems to me like a character from the porn film of the 60's and 70's That is, she is truly incredible in the way they covered Diabolikreally ugly that's why I find this one even worse than the previous film the Diabolik kidnappings didn't really give me anything and Make Me Happy like the original film the first film is also the one from the 60's they were a thousand times better than these two sequels but really whenItaly was doing very well at the cinema it's the success yet another take off dropped what a bad film to conclude rating 4.