Cinema Paradiso

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I had first seen the movie streaming on Amazon Prime, and it was the theatrical cut of the film. My goodness, is every second of this movie a wonderful sight to behold. The friendship between Alfredo and Toto is one that'll have your heart feeling full, and the interactions between the townsfolk they live around really make you feel like you've been part of their community for years; it all feels so genuine, so lived in. Ennio Morricone's score will stay in your head long after the film is over, particularly the piece that plays during the ending, which is one of the best endings I have ever seen in cinema history. Make sure to have a tissue box because you WILL cry at some point. The Arrow Video restoration is gorgeous and worth every penny. I do recommend the theatrical cut over the director's cut. It's a fantastic film.

Great award winner movie highly recommend

The U.S. theatrical release version of this movie (just over 2 hours long) is one of the best movies I have every seen. One of my all-time favorites. Alas, the director released a horrible Director's Cut of the movie that completely and utterly destroyed it. Stick with the theatrical release and, if you like it, DO NOT EVER watch the director's cut as it will ruin the movie for you.

Cinema Paradiso is one of my all-time favorite films. It tells the story of a successful Italian movie executive who looks back on his early life growing up in post-World War II Italy. We see him as a mischievous altar boy with a love for movies, and then as a teenager who falls in love with the new girl in town. Guiding him along the way is Alfredo, the grizzled projectionist at the movie theater, who becomes a father figure to him.This is a sentimental movie, but it is not cheesy. There is both love and heartache. A love for movies oozes from every pore of this film. In fact, it may be the best movie ever made about movies. The final sequence is one of the best scenes ever filmed--it brings me to tears every time. Cinema Paradiso is currently rated #73 on the IMDB Top 250. It won the 1990 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, as well as a slew of other awards.The quality of the Blu-ray transfer is mostly good. Most daytime scenes are richly detailed. There are a couple shots, however, that are very poor in quality. They looked like VHS. Thankfully, they were brief. Nighttime and indoor scenes vary in quality. Some are sharp, while others are grainy (although never to the point of being gritty). The sound varies as well. The dialogue at the beginning of the movie sounds like it was being uttered in a tin can. But this was soon corrected. Thankfully, the moving score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone comes through well.My old DVD version had both subtitles and a dubbed version that was actually pretty good. This Blu-ray edition has only subtitles, however; the dubbed version is missing. Nor does it have any special features other than the original theatrical trailer. Thankfully, this disc did not include the director's cut, which I hate. It adds about 30 minutes of material that wraps up the love interest portion of the film, but there is a reason that it was cut from the US theatrical release. It turns Cinema Paradiso into a different movie, and that is not a good thing.Parental Advisory: This movie is rated PG for a few instances of sexuality, mostly implied. There are a couple of very brief scenes that show upper female nudity (they are clips of old black-and-white movies) and one scene that shows bare buttocks. There is some mild violence. In a couple of scenes, a mother slaps her child repeatedly. There is also a scene where a teacher is punishing a student for poor performance in the classroom. A scene involving a fire might be intense for younger children.I highly recommend Cinema Paradiso. It is one of the best films ever made. It is a "must see." If you are considering an upgrade from DVD, the improved video clarity makes it worth it. But the loss of some of the special features, particular the dubbed version, is a bummer.

I totally agree that the so-called "director's version" -- much longer than the original theatrical version -- should be avoided! There is a reason the original is what made it to theatres and won many awards! The longer version is sappy, almost defamatory and nearly villainizes the projectionist; it will ultimately disappoint you. The original movie still moves me and is one of my top five ... the stunnng soundtrack by Enrico Morricone still brings me to tears. Gather some good friends and set out some great Italian wine, popcorn -- and a few boxes of Kleenex. If you've never seen it, prepare to experience every emotion in the spectrum. You will want to watch it again and again💓💓💓

This is just a wonderful story. I have watched it a few times over the years and decided to buy it since it’s so good. Foreign language film with subtitles. The child actor is spectacular. I will be looking for more movies by Tornatore

The storyline is charming and the actors very believable. But the choreography is absolutely divine! This is a movie to watch on a large screen with superior sound system. I watch Cinema Paradiso at least once a year!

Noiret est un grand acteur.

Loved this film as do all my friends who have seen it. Magical and heart warming.

Finalmente la versione definitiva tecnicamente perfetta con master restaurato in 4k di questo capolavoro che è uno dei film più belli della storia del cinema con una colonna sonora da sogno scritta dal maestro Ennio Morricone, in pratica la perfezione....

Correspond exactement à ma demande

zalige film en dan met die muziek van morricone , kleine toto fantastisch kereltje