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Only an Italian could make a film of such utter beauty

posted 9 years ago by ablack90
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I don't even have words to describe how stunning I thought this film was. Italians know their beauty.

I was so intrigued with the way the story was told. Anyone who studies the art of film-making knows the story must be told as much through visuals as through dialogue, and preferably more through visual than dialogue. The field of actresses as Boyle grapples with the fact his best years are behind him. The dream sequences of both Ballinger and his daughter. And the music. The Simple Song with the orchestra ... I can die now. And even the song on the closing credits ... ridiculous. I'm buying that CD tomorrow.

It is so refreshing to see a film about older people and especially two very successful artists trying to keep meaning in their life. Lovely.

[–] smoogster 9 years ago

I thought it was criminal that Caine, Keitel and Weiscz weren't nominated for Oscars. Caine especially. This was obe of his best performances in years.

[–] Birminghamukengland 9 years ago

Totally agree. Breathtaking performance by Caine.

[–] Birminghamukengland 9 years ago

100% agree. Wow, that's all i can say. Lost for words as just watched it. Wow.

[–] VhaugnndeixU 9 years ago

Sublime film making and I'm so glad I found it! An utter gem!!! Even that horrid music video was done hysterically perfect. LOVED IT!!!

[–] AtoZ2014 9 years ago

It's a beautiful movie, but also meaningful. As one example, I loved the scene where the Queen's rep is trying to talk him into performing the Simple Songs for the Queen. Finally, he reveals that he won't perform them because his wife is no longer alive to sing them. What's lovely is that his daughter was there when he told the guy the true reason why he wouldn't perform them.

There are other wonderful moments, such as when the little boy that is practicing Simple Songs No. 3 essentially thanks him for correcting his elbow position (without quite thanking him). But, the adults did understand what he was saying and appreciated it.

What's another example of a lovely moment in Youth?

[–] Jaguar_001 9 years ago

made by someone who thinks that boob shots, swearing and endless dialogue about peeing makes great art. The scenery was well shot but that hardly makes a great film. Having famous names, one might think would make a film great, but in this case, they'd be wrong. The story was mundane. It's been done...more than once. The acting was pedestrian. However, as you noted, the final piece was very good, but that's because it was performed by Sumi Jo. Anyone who studies the art of opera knows that she simply can't produce poor music.

620,000 whites died to free black slaves and not a single thank you yet.