Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by James N — 02 Jan 2017

Not to be missed! One of the most enjoyable movies I have ever seen.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by James N on 02 Jan 2017.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jason M (2,623) on 21 Jul 2016

Ahhhh...romance, nostalgia... viva l'Italia, eh? Three hours on DVD, I might like to have seen the two-hour cut…

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If you people just know,if you people just could have seen what sicily is,this film reminds me of my birthplace,and it does so good that it…

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