Review of Golden Door (2006) by Karl D — 09 Aug 2007

Wonderful film. From Sicily to Ellis Island.

This review of Golden Door (2006) was written by Karl D on 09 Aug 2007.

Golden Door has generally received positive reviews.

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By Darren H (638) on 26 Mar 2011

Take the Ellis Island scene from The Godfather 2 and extend it to a full-length feature - with all its deft insight and sharp commentary intact…

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for 7M Pictures (1,037) on 16 Aug 2008

I would imagine that if you have a close connection to Ellis Island immigrants, you will be similarly touched by this movie…

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By Michael P (1,574) on 15 Mar 2015

Beautiful example of magical realism dealing with the archetypal American experience of immigration…

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By Toni G (77) on 04 Jan 2011

Very beautiful, some gorgeous set pieces focusing on the within rather than the without…

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By Erika N (45) on 24 Aug 2008

Dramatic, realistic (I think..), but also a bit surraelistic, beautiful and poetical…

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By Fernanda R (9) on 22 Jan 2010

A sharp and sombre look at how Sicilian immigrants became 'white' in America at the start of the twentieth century, although this movie is…

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By Aliya D (74) on 08 Feb 2009

Golden Door is a masterpiece of concept, writing, directing, acting and cinematography…

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By Viviana M (59) on 11 Jan 2009

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 13 Feb 2009

Titanicin kolmannessa luokassakin matkusti siirtolaisia Amerikan ihmeiden perÃ¤sssÃ¤ meren toiselle puolelle…

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By Haytham K (126) on 21 Oct 2009

Interesting, well-acted film on immigrants' experiences on their journey to the New World…

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