I totally agree with this review.

And the soundtrack is perfect.

the trailer looks amazing
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independen…

Agreed. I do wish that someone would actually come up with those Cliff's Notes, though. They could hand them out at screenings.

Actually the movie has been very controversial (I saw the prime view in Naples two years ago presented by the director) because Andreotti is not at all little-loved in Italy, quite the contrary, it is a very respected public figure even today. Moreover, if you're Italian you know exactly who is everybody appearing in the movie, but it's surprising the new perspective on past Italian history presented by Sorrentino. Andreotti becomes surreal in this movie,but it's overall pretty good.