Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Cinema Paradiso (1988)

1988 R 124 Minutes

Drama | Romance

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great

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    aidanhealy16

    aidanhealy16

    10 / 10
    This being my first throwback review, I wanted to revisit a film that meant a lot to me. And, in the case of this film, that I’ve put meaning into. Some people have gone so far to say that this film is a love-letter to film. First of all, while a nice sentiment, the phrase “love-letter” when describing a movie is often overused and has lost some of its meaning. Second of all, I do not agree with those people; rather than a love-letter to film, I believe it is more a love-letter to people who love film. And that’s where people like us can all connect to this film; whether you’re from a secluded Italian village or a big American city, we can all find a bit of ourselves in this film.
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