Cinema Paradiso is for anyone who loves the movies. And Tornatore's final montage of glorious movie images reaffirms the power and magic of cinema.
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06/08/08
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Cinema Paradiso (1989)
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Reviews Counted: 33
Fresh: 30
Rotten:3
Average Rating: 7.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 56 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Theatrical Release: Jun 14, 2002 Limited
Box Office: $239,630
Synopsis: A nostalgic look at a young boy's coming-of-age in postwar Italy and his fascination with a small local cinema, CINEMA PARADISO from director Giuseppe Tornatore is a famed and beloved classic. "Alfredo is dying." Those words jolt the... [More]
Starring: Antonella Attili, Salvatore Cascio, Marco Leonardi, Jacques Perrin
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
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Reviews for Cinema Paradiso
Walking a fine line between genuinely emotional and overly sentimental, it evokes the magic of moviegoing in post-WWII Italy through the intimate bond between a young boy and his mentor-projectionist, splendidly played by Philippe Noiret.
11/08/06
This article compares the original (1989) with then new version released in 2002. I recommend the '89, but not the new one.
01/23/06
If too much charm can kill, this emotionally manipulative nostalgic love letter to cinema directed and written by the 32-year-old Giuseppe Tornatore is a killer.
10/24/05
an enchanting, sweeping look at post-WWII life, real and reel. It's set mostly in a small Italian village, but the characters, situations and changes it depicts are universal.
08/17/03
Schmaltzy and soft, but still hard to resist, especially if you can't imagine your life without the movies.
08/17/03
Cinema Paradiso is laden with wonderful moments and ideas. It’s quite simply one of the most beautifully romantic films ever made.
08/06/03
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