Review of Mamma Roma (1962) by Larry W — 07 Dec 2008
This is only the third film of Pier Paolo Pasolini I've seen but it was excellent. Anna Magnani gives a great performance as the title character who wants to leave her life as a prostitute so she can take care of her teenage son.
Great acting, I really loved the performance by the son, Ettore Garofolo. Sure, Magnani was a bit over the top at times (but having seen her in The Rose Tattoo, this isn't even close to that role), but she still give a great perfomance.
The ending was very good.
This review of Mamma Roma (1962) was written by Larry W on 07 Dec 2008.
Mamma Roma has generally received very positive reviews.
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