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Youth

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Fred (Michael Caine), a retired composer and conductor, vacations at a Swiss Spa with his longtime friend Mick (Harvey Keitel). As Mick crafts what may be his final screenplay, Fred is given the opportunity to perform for the Queen.
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Gorgeously filmed and beautifully acted, Youth offers an enticing -- albeit flawed -- opportunity to witness an impressive array of seasoned veterans combining their cinematic might.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Youth has nothing new to say, its Italian thematic aesthetic nothing more than a mask for an emotional schadenfreude impossible to take pleasure in. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 18, 2016 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Sorrentino wants to say something profound about illnesses that bury loved ones alive. But the pompous lines kill the mood. Rated: 3/5 Jan 31, 2016 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Occasionally the warring elements come together, finding plaintive and heartfelt song amid the cacophony of seemingly random voices. Rated: 3/5 Jan 31, 2016 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Youth may not reach the heights of the director’s previous work, The Great Beauty, but it is still a curious examination of the themes of memory, regret, and coming to terms with a life lived. Rated: 4/5 Aug 2, 2024 Full Review Jordan Brooks Vague Visages Akin to a melody that resonates in your mind in a continual loop of madness and pleasure, Youth is a not-so-easily eradicable experience. Aug 1, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel do their best work in years. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mateo M This movie made me cry so hard, not sad, just touched, although I really can't articulate why. Michael Caine was superb, and Jane Fonda's role was so well suited to her strengths. It is a unique film, but it kept me compelled and held my attention. By the end, I was deeply touched by the film's beauty. Lastly, the scene where Michael Caine was conducting the cows and forest is so sweet and memorable. Bravo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review KB B This movie had some interesting segments and some funny segments. Overall, though it was pretty bizarre. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review john c Wonderfully shot movie with a thoughtful script. Captivating and emotional.I really enjoyed it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Sorrentino provides another visually and emotionally stirring meditation on some pretty heavy, and often seemingly contrasting, themes which he explores utilizing his unique blend of humor and heart. At a certain point our past must begin to look further away than the inevitable future and, once beyond that point, as you grow older that change likely becomes more and more pronounced. Sorrentino doesn't despair in this unavoidable truth and instead beautifully confronts and even celebrates this stage in a life through some well written dialogue, that along with the score, induced goosebumps more than once. The cinematography was engrossingly gorgeous with some memorable shots that created a tempting backdrop to tell any story in front of. Caine was an excellent choice for the lead and played his role brilliantly with Keitel offering great work as well. There were no weaknesses in this colorful cast but I was embarrassed it took me as long as it did to recognize the Maradona character. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member There's no doubting Sorrentino has his own style, and there are times during Youth when you do wish that he would tone that style down somewhat. However, there is real beauty in Youth, and Sorrentino pulls astonishing performances from Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel as ageing friends at an alpine retreat for the duration of the film. It's not up there with his best (Il Divo [2008] remains the pinnacle for me) but it's certainly more cohesive than his most recent, Loro (2018), which although impressive, really misses the extra hour or so of footage that is present in the Italian release. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful! Visual poetry and beautiful symbolism of living a human life: the lightness the dark, the beauty and the and ugly, most of all avoid the mediocre (?). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fred (Michael Caine), a retired composer and conductor, vacations at a Swiss Spa with his longtime friend Mick (Harvey Keitel). As Mick crafts what may be his final screenplay, Fred is given the opportunity to perform for the Queen.
Director
Paolo Sorrentino
Producer
Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori
Screenwriter
Paolo Sorrentino
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
France 2 Cinéma, C-Films, Pathé, Number 9 Films, Barbary Films, Indigo Films, Medusa Film
Rating
R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 4, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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