Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 88 reviews.
Scarlet Diva, directed by Asia Argento, is a highly recommended film praised for its quality and restoration. The Blu-ray upgrade from DVD is well-received, and the film's visuals are noted for their fantastic quality. The slipcover, though limited, adds to the allure of this release.
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"If you're into Asia Argento this is a must-see. Awkward autobiiographical SOV directorial debut, compelling blend of technical crudeness and genuinely moving pathos. Some of the worst music ever on the soundtrack. Better than most movies."
"A somewhat fictional autobiography by Asia Argento. Still a story about a fictional actress. To determine what is real and what is not, requires research on the part of the viewer. Fine Blu-ray transfer and fine packaging."
"Slughtly let down bu being shot on DV in my opinion but it does absolutely work as a polemic piece at the exact moment it was needed. Sort of proto-#metoo but with a lot of exploitation elements that dont quite fit. Filled with rage but also a lot of titilating scenes."
"A great experience. A tumultous ride through the underworld of the film industry. Semi autobiographical. Strong performances and lots of great extras. Highly recommended"
"Asia Argento’s Scarlet Diva is a raw, provocative semi-autobiographical plunge into the psyche of a young actress spiraling through fame, desire, and self-destruction. Written, directed, and starring Argento herself, the film blurs the line between confession and performance, capturing the chaos of early-2000s celebrity culture with unflinching intimacy. Shot on digital video with a feverish, guerrilla style, it’s both a cathartic outcry and a cinematic dare—filled with surreal interludes, explicit encounters, and moments of startling vulnerability. Though uneven and often abrasive, Scarlet Diva remains a bold feminist statement and a haunting precursor to the #MeToo reckoning that Argento would later become central to."
"Worth a watch"
"Got this at the oop sale miss it first time around"
"Asia has an interesting story to tell and this Blu-ray release is a worthy upgrade from the original dvd release"
"The transfer is definitely a step up from the original DVD release from back in the day (just remember it was shot on video and there are some limitations on just how good a film like this will look, even as an upgrade) The audio is pretty solid. I’m a fan of the film and Asia, so while I definitely recommend SD, it might not be for everyone."
"Asia Argento has created a blatantly autobiographical and at times painfully frank film about a young actress. The only thing I really liked about this film is the way it was shot kind of felt a bit like Inland Empire"
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