Review of The Life Ahead (2020) by Lisalr1 — 28 Nov 2020
"The Life Ahead," directed by its star Sophia Loren's son, Edoardo Ponti, is a heartfelt film about love, friendship, being wanted and feeling needed. 86 year old Screen Icon Sophia Loren is sublime as Madame Rosa, a Jewish-Italian Holocaust survivor, retired former prostitute, who takes in and looks after the children of prostitutes and kids who are orphaned.
One of these orphans is Momo, wonderfully portrayed by 14 year old actor Ibrahima Gueye. Momo is a Muslim immigrant from Senegal, now living in Italy, who survives by selling drugs and stealing from people in the streets.
After swiping a purse and pair of candlesticks off Madame Rosa, Momo is sent to live with her to get off the streets and rehabilitate. An unlikely match, Momo and Rosa grow on each other and soon develop a bond of mutual support, friendship and love.
An Oscar-nomination worthy performance from Sophia Loren; a real and beautiful performance from young Ibrahima.
This review of The Life Ahead (2020) was written by Lisalr1 on 28 Nov 2020.
The Life Ahead has generally received positive reviews.
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