Cinema Paradiso

Name: Cinema Paradiso
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: March 1, 1990
Duration: 155 min
Rating: 80
Cast: Enzo Cannavale, Philippe Noiret

1990

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CINEMA PARADISO

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Miramax Films | Release Date: March 1, 1990

Starring: Enzo Cannavale, Philippe Noiret

Summary: Set in an Italian village, Salvatore finds himself enchanted by the flickering images at the Cinema Paradiso, yearning for the secret of the cinema’s magic. When the projectionist, Alfredo, agrees to reveal the mysteries of moviemaking, a deep friendship is born. The day comes for Salvatore to leave the village and pursue his dream ofSet in an Italian village, Salvatore finds himself enchanted by the flickering images at the Cinema Paradiso, yearning for the secret of the cinema’s magic. When the projectionist, Alfredo, agrees to reveal the mysteries of moviemaking, a deep friendship is born. The day comes for Salvatore to leave the village and pursue his dream of making movies of his own. Thirty years later he receives a message that beckons him back home to a secret and beautiful discovery that awaits him. [Miramax]… Expand

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 155 min

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100

Time - Richard Schickel

Remain open to fantasies but not be consumed by them. These are good lessons for a would-be director. They are good lessons for everybody. And no recent movie has taught them with more patient sweetness. [Feb. 5, 1990]

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Mr. Showbiz - David Mermelstein

Unapologetically sentimental, this movie is certain to melt all but the hardest of hearts.

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Jay Scott

Cinema Paradiso converts you to the credo that art can indeed be holy. Read full review

The Telegraph - Tim Robey

Tornatore may have hit a sticky wicket with his subsequent work, but he knew what he was doing here: warning us about the irrational lure of the filmed past, which is to say cinema itself, then ushering us grandly to our seats. Read full review

The Guardian - Peter Bradshaw

If ever a movie came from the heart, it was Giuseppe Tornatore's nostalgic Cinema Paradiso (1988) now getting a rerelease to celebrate its silver jubilee. Read full review

Film.com - John Hartl

A sweet, funny exercise in nostalgia, though it's also self-congratulatory and awfully calculating.

Chicago Tribune - Dave Kehr

A few moments of sly inspiration are not enough to carry an entire feature; along with the tears, it leaves behind an aftertaste of phoniness. [16 March 1990, Friday, p.H]

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AmyB.

Sep 15, 2007

This is my second favorite movie of all time. If you do rent it consider renting the one with subtitles. This very moving tribute to cinema with a spice of history has several moments that will completely take your breath away.

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AlessandroF.

Jun 1, 2006

This is my favourite film ever, mainly because I can identify with it. It is like the little town I goto every summer to visit my grandparents. Love it.

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RegOz

Apr 5, 2012

A beautiful movie! That is the word: Beautiful. Great storyline, performances, photography! WOW! At times, however, the pace is slow, but even then it makes sense! Just perfect! Ennio Morricone's music deserves special mention!. Cinema Paradiso is classic! One of my top 10 favouriteA beautiful movie! That is the word: Beautiful. Great storyline, performances, photography! WOW! At times, however, the pace is slow, but even then it makes sense! Just perfect! Ennio Morricone's music deserves special mention!. Cinema Paradiso is classic! One of my top 10 favourite movies!...and I have it here at home in my collection! A MASTERPIECE...back then, and now! yes, it certainly is and will always be!… Expand

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LeonardoP.

Mar 8, 2008

This is a beautiful movie that makes me cry every time I watch. The music is fantastic and the story is terrific. It deserved the Oscar.

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Assman

Apr 19, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As long as the movie was, it was amazing such a classic movie that I believe many might like. All thow it was in a faren language not my favorite it was amazing and a tell you all to watch it.… Expand

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Iky009

Jan 4, 2014

Uma das mais belas declarações de amor ao cinema, isso Cinema Paradiso..........................................................................................

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