Critics have generally praised the film's premise and visual style but noted that it doesn't always reach the depth of its Tarantino-esque inspirations. While its cinematography and costumes are highly regarded, some reviews found the character writing and subplots to be somewhat predictable. REVIEW: Robbing Mussolini (2022) A.K.A. Rapiniamo il Duce

Rapiniamo il Duce (internationally titled ) is a 2022 Italian action-comedy heist film directed by Renato De Maria . Often described as an Italian take on Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds , the movie blends historical fiction with a high-stakes heist plot set during the final days of World War II. Plot Overview

: While it deals with a dark period of history, the film leans into a stylized, comic-book aesthetic with vibrant costumes, catchy music (such as Matilda De Angelis’s cover of "Amandoti"), and an action-packed rhythm.

The story follows (played by Pietro Castellitto ), a Milanese arms smuggler and wartime entrepreneur who sells weapons to the resistance. Upon discovering that Benito Mussolini is planning to flee Italy with a vast "legendary treasure" of gold and riches, Isola assembles a ragtag team of misfits to steal it from the fascist headquarters in Milan. Key Details

: It was released on Netflix on October 26, 2022. Critical Reception

: The film features a prominent Italian cast, including Matilda De Angelis (well-known for The Undoing ), Filippo Timi , Isabella Ferrari , and Tommaso Ragno .

: The heist crew includes various characters with specialized skills, such as a sharp-shooter and an expert in explosives, all aiming for one final big score.

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Critics have generally praised the film's premise and visual style but noted that it doesn't always reach the depth of its Tarantino-esque inspirations. While its cinematography and costumes are highly regarded, some reviews found the character writing and subplots to be somewhat predictable. REVIEW: Robbing Mussolini (2022) A.K.A. Rapiniamo il Duce

Rapiniamo il Duce (internationally titled ) is a 2022 Italian action-comedy heist film directed by Renato De Maria . Often described as an Italian take on Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds , the movie blends historical fiction with a high-stakes heist plot set during the final days of World War II. Plot Overview Rapiniamo il Duce

: While it deals with a dark period of history, the film leans into a stylized, comic-book aesthetic with vibrant costumes, catchy music (such as Matilda De Angelis’s cover of "Amandoti"), and an action-packed rhythm. Critics have generally praised the film's premise and

The story follows (played by Pietro Castellitto ), a Milanese arms smuggler and wartime entrepreneur who sells weapons to the resistance. Upon discovering that Benito Mussolini is planning to flee Italy with a vast "legendary treasure" of gold and riches, Isola assembles a ragtag team of misfits to steal it from the fascist headquarters in Milan. Key Details Rapiniamo il Duce Rapiniamo il Duce (internationally titled

: It was released on Netflix on October 26, 2022. Critical Reception

: The film features a prominent Italian cast, including Matilda De Angelis (well-known for The Undoing ), Filippo Timi , Isabella Ferrari , and Tommaso Ragno .

: The heist crew includes various characters with specialized skills, such as a sharp-shooter and an expert in explosives, all aiming for one final big score.