Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Sarfaraz A — 29 Mar 2012
Giuseppe Tornatore uses extensive use of humor, he has shown excitement and love for movies, and what other way was than to show us tribute to much of Golden-Age of Hollywood. It is nostalgic movie, which explores triumph of ordinary folks of the town.
Philippe Noiret plays Alfredo, the only projectionist in the town, who is looked upon as god by movie lovers, Noiret brings charm to his character, and his dialogues are full of wit and art. Different actors played kid/young/adult Salvatore (Toto), and each one puts unshakeable sublimity to the character.
While watching the movie, I really find it to the reality especially the opening scene and the climax (as I lost my father this month), which bear exactly the moments and exchange of grief and shock over death of somebody, whom we love very much in the world.
Cinema Paradiso is charming Italian film. When I started watching it, the tone of the film typically reminded me of another Italian film, released far later than this one (Roberto Benigni's Life Is Beautiful). Cinema Paradiso is no doubt falls in the category of nostalgic, coming-of-age and learning to live with life, which is so much full of hurdles, and responsibilities.
This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Sarfaraz A on 29 Mar 2012.
Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.
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