Cinema Paradiso

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lisa f best movie i’ve seen in 20 years! loved it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Alcapp Cinema Paradiso us a wonderful heart warming film. Youll laugh youll cry youll reflect. The ending is magical. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/22 Full Review Fiorella G Cinema Paradiso is a timeless story about memory, love, loss, and the magic of cinema itself. Set in a small Sicilian town after World War II, it follows Salvatore, a young boy who finds escape and meaning in the local movie theater while coping with the absence of his father, who never returned from the war. The heart of the film lies in his relationship with Alfredo, the cinema’s projectionist. Alfredo becomes the father figure Salvatore needs, teaching him not just how to operate film reels, but how to chase a bigger life. Their bond is deeply moving; it’s one of the most powerful father-son relationships I’ve seen on screen. Tornatore doesn’t rely on stylized visuals, the cinematography is simple, allowing the story and its characters to take full focus. The film is long, but it never drags. Instead, it’s filled with small emotional climaxes that reflect all the things a person experiences growing up. These moments keep the pacing strong and make the film feel emotionally alive from start to finish. Ennio Morricone’s score is essential. It carries the emotion of every scene and lingers long after the credits roll. It’s one of his most memorable works. The final scene is one of the most beautiful endings I’ve ever seen. Cinema Paradiso celebrates movies and reminds you why they matter. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Nano N Loved the depiction of early days of film in Sicilian villa. Toto an incredible little actor. I think the story might have wrapped up a little quicker. No need to show an entire lifetime in a film. Also didnt recognize the adult Toto and this troubled me - a lot. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Fer S It starts slow, then gets very interesting for a bit and then super slow for an hour and a half. I wanted it to end already, nothing was happening. I wish I had watched the 2 hour version. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Los G While it is everything you'd expect at a surface level the film plays deep and the memory of it (ironically, appropriately) stays with you Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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