Malena

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Sofie H The movie is beautiful. Anyone who does not understand this is simply lacking perspective (it is hard to know how awful it feels to be objectified and envied as a woman if you have not experienced it). As someone who has experienced similar reactions from people, it was a very touching and horrifying film. Bellucci did not need words to express the complex emotions portrayed within the film. Although it is nice that some of the men commented wishing for more depth to her character, there was character, they simply did not see it or were not able to empathize with it. In asking for more "depth" or backstory to her character, critics missed the entire point of the film. It was depicted from an outside perspective to emphasize the solitary nature of Malena's life and the lack of control that she had over it. In filming from this perspective one is given the option to see how cruel the world can be through a clear sequence of events. That is my opinion as a woman who probably has a closer experience to Malena than any of these men criticizing the film. However, who knows how the director intended it to be interpreted. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Priyan B An hard hitting love story. 7.9/10 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review June U I think it portrayed very well how the emotions of communities work, especially in small communities. People tend to put something that they don’t understand into the typical stereotyping and feel that they understand. It was scary to see how far people can go to prove that they are right. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review maria p I never get bored of this movie. It holds so well in the passing years. I watched when I was young and it gave me a strong impression that I can't check off. I think I'll the intolerance and injustice portrayed in the movie makes me want to be better than the town people. Is just nice when I movie gives meaning to you in a way that it can improve you. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Malèna's plot would give a first impression that it's void. However, the WW2 setting really helps, turning it into a rich plot. It is understandable how some scenes may seem irrelevant, or even unacceptable by today's standards, but they're essential in translating the amorous feelings of the boy (Renato) and the melancholic ones of the woman (Malèna). The director is also very attentive to details. Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, and Giuseppe Tornatore form the perfect combination. And the other actors' performances are no less sincere. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Ashutosh S This is the only movie that seriously shows the sexuality of teenage boys from a teenage boy's point of view. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/01/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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