Ultras

2020
1h 48m

IMDb RATING

YOUR RATING

Naples. At almost fifty years old Sandro is the leader of the Apache, a group of ultras with whom he has spent his whole life at the stadium: a life of violence, clashes, passions, and unsha... Read allNaples. At almost fifty years old Sandro is the leader of the Apache, a group of ultras with whom he has spent his whole life at the stadium: a life of violence, clashes, passions, and unshakable values. Now that a hooligan prevents him from approaching the curve, those values ar... Read allNaples. At almost fifty years old Sandro is the leader of the Apache, a group of ultras with whom he has spent his whole life at the stadium: a life of violence, clashes, passions, and unshakable values. Now that a hooligan prevents him from approaching the curve, those values are starting to falter. He feels for the first time the need for a normal life, a relationsh... Read all

Director
- Francesco Lettieri
Writers
- Peppe Fiore
- Francesco Lettieri
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

5.7K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Francesco Lettieri
Writers
- Peppe Fiore
- Francesco Lettieri
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

Photos42

+ 37

User reviews34

6.25.6K

Featured reviews

7r96sk

A good film, if an entirely predictable one

A good film, if an entirely predictable one.

'Ultras' portrays the world of Italian football ultras, a thing that has always intrigued me given I follow Serie A; though admittedly I have little actual knowledge about supporter culture in Italy. Based on what I do know, I like how the film is put together. It's shot very nicely.

The acting is better than average, though Aniello Arena is the clear standout. I really enjoyed his performance as Sandro. The other cast members are all fine in their respective roles.

The premise is largely fun to watch, though from the middle of the second act the film does lose its momentum. It regains some of it for the final major event, though it stills affects my feelings towards this. The cinematography is decent, also.

In conclusion, it's a solid one to watch.

7xdertasx

Good film but misunderstood

The film is about an ultra' that is trying to quit the ultra' world, why so many people are complaining that that the stadium side isn't showed enough? it's meant to be like this, the protagonist is meant to be a window near but outside it, one of a old generation that doesn't fit in anymore, please don't ruin this film score for no reason, is a really good italian product and wasn't meant to be the representation of a day at the stadium

6Mysterygeneration

A Gritty Look at Fanaticism That Struggles to Find Its Footing

"Ultras" is an intense, gritty portrayal of the passionate and at times violent world of soccer fan culture in Naples, hinged on the life of an aging ultra named Sandro. The work succeeds impressively in portraying the naked energy and eventual loyalty these fan groups have toward their teams. The cinematography is equally appreciated, capturing the vibrant and turbulent atmosphere of the city. Sometimes, however, the real momentum of the narrative is not that strong; sometimes character development sounds superficial, underutilizing most of the supporting cast. Despite these drawbacks, "Ultras" does curate an exciting vision of a subculture in cinema that is too rarely depicted while attempting its social critique through balancing a heartfelt trawl about identity and belonging.

5danielcereto

Gian Luca Viacchi is an Ultra

After watching series like Gomorrah, Suburra, Romazzo Criminale and ZeroZeroZero, I have decided to give a try to the movie Ultras. First, the script itself it's weak, inconsistent and pretty simple. Uncommon because usually Itialian products from Amazon or Netflix are pretty great. Second, most of the acting is amateurish. I didn't feel anything for the characters. Last, the ending is a joke, pretty unrealistic. So, overall just an OK drama to watch if you do not have anything else on the list. A lot of better options on Netflix.

dragokin

not bad at all

I've never shown interest in football fans, be it true fans or ultras. Heck, I don't even care about this sport at all. However, it's happening in Naples, and after the TV show Gomorrah everything connected to the city sparks my interest.

What we have here is a somewhat predictable story with solid actors. At times it was obvious the production budget was tight, yet the authors managed to create a watchable and coherent movie.

Ultras is done in such a way that you forget your feelings about football or its fans. Above all this is a movie about human condition, choices people make and the consequences of those decisions.