It Started in Naples

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Vitor O Not much happens in the movie. However, the charisma of the main actors and the beautiful city of Napoli helps holding de viewers. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Maarit L Sweet daydream. Nice and light. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Ryan B Definitely worth watching. Very enjoyable. It actually doesn't start off great but really becomes a solid, enjoyable movie. They don't make em like this anymore Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/07/22 Full Review steve d I am still waiting for the fun to start. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Delightful, light hearted comedy which shows of Capri at a certain time after WW2. The little boy actor, who grew up to become a ohysician, steals the picture. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member You have to forgive this movie several faults in order to enjoy it. Clark Gable, at 59, is far too old for Sophia Loren, 26. The musical numbers are weak with the exception of 'Americano', and let's face it, Loren is no Ginger Rogers. The custody battle for the child - Loren's son and Gable's nephew - is absurd to begin with, and then compounded by silly back and forth melodrama in the second half of the film. The film on the surface seems to be a loving look at Italy and Italians, but Gable's character is condescending with an annoying American arrogance, and the film as a whole is a bit patronizing. And yet, despite all that, I found it somewhat enjoyable, and certainly better than expected. Shot on location in Naples and Capri, the scenery is gorgeous and many of the shots in the streets or piazzas look authentic. Gable gets off a lot of wry one-liners in a script where the dialogue is better than events. Loren may not have the greatest dance moves, but she does show both a comedic side and a touching side in her playful relationship with her son, in addition to, well, being a knockout and all. I love the scene where Loren is sprawled out face down on the bed after a long night dancing, and her son pokes her in the behind with a meat fork in front of Gable. The supporting cast is all-Italian, and the little boy (Marietto) and the lawyer (Vittorio De Sica) turn in good performances. There are moments that seem cliché, but there are also moments that seem spontaneous, and quite true to southern Italy. Far from perfect, but enjoyable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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