And the Ship Sails On..

One of the most pleasant Fellini films ever. By this time the style that began in 8 1/2 had become a good memory for Fellini. I say that because this story is so simple, so imaginative and so friendly. His ambition isn't to out due what he did, but to make good on the best features of his filmmaking. The story, set on a luxury liner, is about a memorable bunch of odd passengers and a lovesick elephant! The tone is quircky. Even the ocean is fabricated to set the perfect mood. Wes Anderson makes films these days about similar characters, but can't paint a picture of them without a chuckle at their expense. Fellini loves the characters. We should be grateful for that.