Review of Umberto D. (1952) by Wu C — 18 Jan 2008
Textbook Neo-Realism from De Sica, who along side Bresson, may be the best Neo-Realist filmmaker of all time. Battisti maintains a touching mentality all the way through, never over the top or unnecessary.
Umberto D. is the story of an elderly man and his dog whose society makes it impossible for them to function. It never resorts to normal theatrics to accentuate the filmmaker's point. Like the characters, it simply exists, whether you notice it or not.
The score is also very moving and just as sorrowful as the face of Battisti. The ending is perfect for the film, there is no other possible one.
This review of Umberto D. (1952) was written by Wu C on 18 Jan 2008.
Umberto D. has generally received very positive reviews.
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