Review of The First Beautiful Thing (2010) by Jerry K — 19 Jun 2012
"The First Beautiful Thing" may not be everyone's glass of Chianti. Set in Livorno, with magnificent cinematography, this meandering Italian family saga jumps back and forth in time erratically .
By the film's end, we "get it," but what an emotional roller coaster ride to reach an all too predictable, soporific conclusion. Performances are nuanced, but it is often a challenge to try and figure out who "goes with" whom.
In sum, we learn the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it is often a challenge to discover.
This review of The First Beautiful Thing (2010) was written by Jerry K on 19 Jun 2012.
The First Beautiful Thing has generally received positive reviews.
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