Illuminata

Illuminata (1998)

  • 38% of critics liked it
    (24 reviews)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (992 ratings)

Actor John Turturro, who made his directorial debut with the Cannes Camera d'Or winner Mac (1992), returned to directing with this period farce about a struggling, turn-of-the-century New York repertory company owned by Astergourd (Beverly D'Angelo) and Pallenchio (Donal McCann). Egotistical… More

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R, 2 hr.
Directed By
John Turturro
Written By
Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Oct 17, 2000
Artisan Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, Variety

    Clearly a labor of love, this sophomore effort from Turturro (a better actor than helmer), about fables and foibles of a tightly knit acting troup at turn of the century New York, is structurally messy and unevenly acted; a step fown from his debut Mac

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    With a streamlined script--and a resulting clearer focus--Illuminata could have been a lot more than what it is

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Charming, but finally strangely unsatisfying.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    This clever comedy probes the fascinating intersection of love and creativity.

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  • Linda K


    Amazing directing from Turturro and amazing cast (especially Christopher Walken)!

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