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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Miramax Films | Release Date: March 1, 1990 | PG

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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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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Jay Scott

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

Patrick Gamble

A major contributor to the reverential narrative of wistful cinema, Giuseppe Tornatore’s magnum opus Cinema Paradiso is an elegant distillation of the form’s escapist qualities and the garland of an industry that understands global audiences’ enduring appetite for wild nostalgia. 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

Mike Clark

Lovely “memory'' film. [2 March 1990, Life, p.4D]

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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RezaZ.

Sep 24, 2007

If I want to express my opinion let's just say it is TERRIFIC!!

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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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jack977

Jan 28, 2014

One of the greatest films of all time, Cinema Paradiso (taken to new heights with Ennio Morricone's beautiful soundtrack) is as much a film about nostalgia as it is about the sheer love of the cinema.

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VN1

Sep 8, 2021

Cinema Paradiso is definitely one of the bests. The director's cut is a little too romantic though

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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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