Nuovo cinema Paradiso: Reflection

Nuovo cinema Paradiso was a descent film. It was a little too long for my liking but it had good meaning. It's an Italian based film that was released in United States in 1990. According to various websites it is a film that is recognized world wide and has received several awards, one being an Oscar.

This film is about the life of a boy named Toto. Ever since he was no more than 4 years old he always had a love for movies and film. Due to his passion towards film he met the man who changed the film reels and ran the movie theater. He and the young boy become very close and grow older together. It's a very touching film and you were able to see how something as simple as a movie theater can bring so many people together.

Culturally, you are able to get a good sense of the Italian way of life. Throughout this film it shows how the Italian people tend to be close to their families and like to grow old in the same town where they grew up in. Through this movie you get a sense that they are very emotional people and are open about their feelings. You go through a roller coaster ride of emotions while watching this movie; sadness, happiness, suspense, you experience it all. I do enjoy this movie culturally because you are able to see every angle of the Italian culture. Italy is a truly beautiful country with great history and geographical sites which are portrayed throughout this film.

I would recommend this movie to other people. It was not one of my favorite films that we have watched in this class, but it defiantly had good meaning and portrayed the struggles of growing up very well. You also got a sense of the Italian culture and how their lives change over time. This film shows a lot of Italy which really adds to the movie.