Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Sam J — 15 Jul 2018
The movie could have been benefited way better from the sweet and nostalgic friendship between young Totò and Alfredo, instead Giuseppe Tornatore focused more than he should have on what is going on inside Cinema Paradiso. That being said, The earliest parts of the movie are the most magical, and you won't appreciate the first act unless you watch the reach the end of the movie.
The second and the third act are less magical, and not very original, but they are narratively stronger than the first, and have wonderful messages presented by fantastic performances from Marco Leonardi, as Teenager Totò, and Jacques Perrin, as Adult Totò. Also, Philippe Noiret's performance as Alfredo is one of the most poignant, and iconic performances in film!
Ennio Morricone's score will hit you right in the feels, it's his best, IMO.
You'll get nostalgic feeling only from the movie. Simply, because Cinema Paradiso isn't like any movie I've ever seen, because it's like life!
(8.5/10).
This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Sam J on 15 Jul 2018.
Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.
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