It takes a while to creep into the world of the film as much is unexplained. Be patient, however, and you'll be rewarded with a emotionally and intellectually satisfying movie. Well worth a rent.
In the end, it comes down to whether the characters mean something to you and these didn't mean anything to me. I couldn't feel any sympathy for a man who thinks that it's OK to steal from thieves and murder hitmen, all in the name of 'love'.
Early outing for the longstanding collaboration between director Paulo Sorrentino and lead actor Toni Servillo before the high water mark of “Il Divo” & “The Great Beauty”. Not in the same league as those 5* films but if you enjoyed them then this one is well worth your time. I would score it: 3 in anticipation, 4 for enjoyment and 3 in retrospect.