Review of Rocco and His Brothers (1960) by Andrey B — 09 Oct 2017
Grandiose Italian masterpiece of biblical themes and proportions about 5 brothers and their relationships as they all come to Milan from the rural South with their mother and endure harsh life ever after trying to make ends meet.
In their past life in the country they were close with each other in spite of hard life working the land but as they came to city and got more citified problems commenced. City life with all its vices rudely and unceremoniously intruded their life and innocent souls, tried them and ultimately corrupted them.
The film follows each brother as every one of them differently got affected by the city life and observes all the good and bad that happens in the way. It's a mesmerizing experience. Biblical parallels could easily be made especially of loving and caring Rocco, played by Alain Delon, and Simone, the family's prodigal son.
This review of Rocco and His Brothers (1960) was written by Andrey B on 09 Oct 2017.
Rocco and His Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.
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