Review of Malena (2000) by Naeem A — 16 Nov 2007

Story of a pure heart of a kid that falls in love not knowing the realities of adulthood.

This review of Malena (2000) was written by Naeem A on 16 Nov 2007.

Malena has generally received positive reviews.

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What begins as a blushing, priapic opera buffa about coming of age turns into a verismo shocker, before softening into something mellower…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 07 Jun 2013

This film about a 13 year old boy's obsession with a beautiful woman in a small war bound Sicilian village is a wonderful coming of age tale…

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By Peter W (1,106) on 04 Mar 2015

Ravishing photography featuring Monica Bellucci, but for 2/3 the story is Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy and nothing else…

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 25 Jan 2018

87% Watched this on 17/7/14 I never knew Monica Bellucci was this beautiful. She is the person of objectification in this film…

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By Dee B (74) on 15 May 2017

Monica Bellucci does what she does best, exemplifies beauty…

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By Richard W (618) on 29 Aug 2018

I thought this film was interesting if one viewed Malena as an allegory for the spirit of Italy and the film as a portrayal of 'her' treatment…

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By Daniele C (125) on 29 Jan 2016

Maybe less enchanting than previous Tornatore's movies, but still an amazing piece of cinema work…

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Malena ‘2000 – Glossy Excuses Hiding in plain sight is screenplay writer/director Giuseppe Tornatore’s superficial attempts to camouflage…

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By Mike N (816) on 04 Mar 2014

Monica bellucci shows more than just her beauty in this sexist plot, where the woman is guilty for being beautiful, but the man is not wrong…

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