Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

paul2001sw-1 There are certain common elements to Peter Greenaway's films: striking images and music, archly stylised dialogue, and grotesque subject matters. 'The Belly of an Architect' is not perhaps his most celebrated film, but possibly it's my favourite. An American architect comes to Rome where he encounters Caspasian, a smooth Italian who plans to steal (in approximate order of beloved-ness) his money, wife, exhibition and (quite possibly) his life. Naturally, Greenaway is in his element filming in Rome; but in spite of his typically lack of naturalism, this is a film with real sincerity and heart. One could suggest the entire point of the film is that the wonderfully named Kracklite is entering (on coming to Rome) into Greenaway's world; and doing so to die alone amid the splendour. The final scene with the doctor is both magnificent and sad.

Film_critic_Lalit_Rao It is a crying shame that not many amusing films about human anatomy have been made.British film "Belly of an architect" fills this artistic vacuum by being an outstanding film about architecture,belly and infidelity.In some ways,British cinema author Peter Greenaway must be hailed as a genius director especially for the manner in which he has linked a part of human body with a creative art.His film is a vivid description of an artist's progressive descent into hell.This is one of the most important parts played by American actor Brian Dennehy.While watching this film,it can be surmised that some of the viewers would surely be tempted to link hypochondria with an artist's descent into hell.However, dedicated viewers would be surprised to learn that Hypochondria is not this film's main theme.This is a film about boredom,infidelity and general nature of uselessness.This is a film to watch if one wishes to explore richness of British cinema especially films directed by Peter Greenaway.There is really good photography by veteran French DOP Sacha Vierney.Peter Greenaway has also shown some good views of Rome.This might help viewers to ascertain how Italians view art and American people.From a bored housewife's point this is a film in which no one opts for a direct killing.This is the reasons why strange conditions are created in such a manner that people automatically get frustrated and decide to kill themselves.

junk-monkey This has to be one of the most symmetrical movies ever made. The scenery is wonderful - but then, shooting in Rome, I suspect it would be hard NOT to point a camera and come up with and interesting and beautiful shot - but its all so so so symmetrical. Everything is in the middle of the frame - you could watch the whole movie without moving your eyes once. It would be hypnotising - except for the sheer tedium of the story. I have found the other Greenaway films I have seen (Draughtsman's Contract, Prospero's Books, Drowning by Numbers) fascinating, lush, decadent and funny movies.Belly of an Architect is just dull but very symmetrical.

KGB-Greece-Patras Welcome to Greenaway cinema. Having seen only his 'hit' The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover(1989) and this, I cannot say much for the sum of his films. I will simply try to find and watch more film of his. His comments and quotes here in IMDb are impressive as well. On to the film: Shot in Rome, it will thrill people with interest on architecture both visually, but thematically as well, well at least at some points. The musical score is stunning. It suits the theme and climax that Greenaway masterfully builds. As with The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover, it is not various separate songs. All the soundtrack songs together form a thriumph of visual and audio art, suggesting my point about the importance of film soundtracks for an effective impact on viewer. This is a sad story, but it features some light points where joy and lust for life is celebrated - at least for my eyes and ears.Those who criticise Greenaway for attempting only to shock the viewers have simply lost the point. Anyway. The Belly of an architect is no violent film, so it is highly recommended to those interested in films, maybe a bit 'arty', but with heart .