Review of Malena (2000) by Jaime A — 04 Nov 2007

El amor platonico llevado al cine con una mujer hermosa, una trama bien manejada y una fotografia excelente...

This review of Malena (2000) was written by Jaime A on 04 Nov 2007.

Malena has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mark Steyn (90) for The Spectator (1,162) on 24 Jan 2018

Malena poses as a bounteously endowed, ripe, curvy Italian mamma, but metaphorically it's an undernourished cadaverous Kate Moss of a movie…

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87% Watched this on 17/7/14 I never knew Monica Bellucci was this beautiful. She is the person of objectification in this film…

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By Greek-God (17) on 06 Jan 2018

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By Richard W (618) on 29 Aug 2018

I thought this film was interesting if one viewed Malena as an allegory for the spirit of Italy and the film as a portrayal of 'her' treatment…

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By Daniele C (125) on 29 Jan 2016

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I don't agree with the critics who say this film objectifies Malena…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 02 Nov 2014

Maybe one of the most beautiful film is have ever seen in my life…

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By Everardo C (134) on 31 Jul 2013

Now that's a movie u should show ur kids…

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