Review of Youth (2015) by Tvjerry — 28 Dec 2015

If you saw the last film from director Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty”) you’ll have some idea what to expect here. Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel play successful artists (composer/conductor and movie writer/director) who muse about their past and ponder their future.

Some of their conversations and encounters with others are interesting, but they’re interrupted by scenic views of the Swiss Alps, random musical performances and people chilling at the resort. These artistic moments provide lovely images and texture that hinder the progress of the already minimal plot.

Caine has some tender moments, but the film is too long, too slow, too pretentious and too scattered.