Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Spangle — 02 Dec 2015
A film about love in all of its forms, especially a love of the cinema, Cinema Paradiso is a phenomenal film that really pulls the heart strings and is a great visual representation of what movies mean to people and how they can truly touch you.
All of the actors who portray Salvatore at the various stages of his life are great, as is Phillippe Noiret. The direction and writing are great as well. I really liked the way the story was told with hints towards the future and the multiple stages of Salvatore's life.
The production design is also great, as is the score. My one complaint is the lack of depth to Salvatore's love of a girl named Elena. Symbolically, it makes sense, but I'd still like to see more, but regardless, it doesn't detract from the overall quality of the film.
A brilliant work, Cinema Paradiso is a love letter to love and movies.
This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Spangle on 02 Dec 2015.
Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.
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