The first half of "Divorzio all'italiana" is like an absurd drama, and the poetic scenes of small town life are often interrupted by the protagonist's terrible fantasy. But "Divorzio all'italiana" is not a comic book farce, on the contrary this movie is very calm. It not only has realism, but also highlights the absurdity of society. In the second half of the plot, the Italian law was ruthlessly mocked and strongly criticized: the murderer received a heroic courtesy, and the price was only three years in prison. "Divorzio all'italiana" has a meaningful ending, and this ending feels astonishing to the audience. The end of the film is no longer a mere satire of the law, it also mocks marriage .
Although the film is a romantic comedy, it feels a bit contrary to the tune. The whole film uses marriage as a clue, which brings out the theme of fraternity and tolerance. The ups and downs of dramatic conflicts, humorous dialogues and wonderful performances by actors also added a lot to the film
. The director Pietro Germi skillfully described the local customs in Sicily, Italy, and the comedian Marcelo Mastoianni was also very familiar with his performance. The scene of him thinking about how to kill his wife with a cigarette in his mouth impressed the audience.
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