Review of Malena (2000) by Grayson D — 09 Jul 2011

A bit uneven in tone, especially towards the end but this is a generally underated film from Guiseppe Tornatore. It's not in the same league as his masterpiece, Cinema Paradiso but it's a good coming of age story with plenty of laughs along the way.

Bellucci, one of the most beautiful actresses of our time looks better than ever in an almost silent role and the supporting cast are all very entertaining. The cinematography is also stunning.