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Movie Reviews of The Italian
Movie Review: Vanya's quest
Summary: 5 Stars
Here we have the heart-rending tale of a little Russian boy's quest to find his mother.
Six year old Vanya lives in an orphanage. In Russia, and much of eastern Europe, such places are over-flowing with scores of unwanted and abandoned children. In these places, they are frequently abused, neglected, and exploited. Education opportunites are gravely lacking in these facilities. In fact, they lack most of the basic necessities of day to day living. All this is portrayed in this outstanding film.
Vanya, a brave and innocent soul, has misgivings about his impending adoption by a wealthy Italian family. He learns that his real mother still lives in the city where he was born. Exhibiting the Russian capacity for suffering and hardship, Vanya makes his way by train and foot across the decrepit urban landscape. Vanya encounters people both malevolent and benign as he embarks on his desperate search.
Movie Review: 5 STARS!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Been there and what you see is exactly what it is. These kids are basically warehoused from infancy till 18, when they are kicked loose with a few rubles to start their adult lives. That is unless a foreigner (usually) likes one enough to adopt. Such a shame that Russia cannot or will not take care of their most valuable resource; in fact they say the population will decrease for the near future.
I thought this film was very well done, truly Speilberg-like quality all the way down to the most obscure detail. The cinematography, music, I was so glad that this was filmed in Russian with subtitles. To dub in English would been a travesty. 5 stars.
Meanwhile these kids learn to live by whatever means necessary. To get a true indicator go on to You Tube and view: The Children of Leningradsky.
Movie Review: A Boy's Adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good movie. If you know too much about the story much of the impact of the movie will be considerably lessened. So be forewarned: many of the reviews here reveal too much. Now back to the movie itself. If after a few minutes you are tempted to stop watching because of the grimy and sad look of provincial Russia as well as the bleak harshness of the orphanage, don't quit, keep on watching! Soon enough there will be plenty of intensity, suspense, and adventure. The film presents us with several subtly drawn characters and some surprises along the way--not everyone acts according to type. Ivan (Vanya), the main character, is a sensitive and good hearted boy who is also indomitable and resourceful. The child actor playing him does a superb job. A film well worth of your time.Movie Review: Sad, shocking, and well worth watching
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was sad, shocking, and well-done. It is not easy to watch and I was frequently overwhelmed by the terrible story that it told. These poor orphans and their horrible lives in hell, because, yes, hell is in the Russia of today, just tear at your heart.
Yet the movie does not exploit the horror with any falsity...everything rings so true and genuine. The cinematography is so real..one actually feels the filth and the neglect to which these children are subjected.
Vanya never thinks his mother is really gone.....he is sure that somewhere she is waiting for him. And he is determined to find her, despite the obstacles he must overcome....not the least of which is getting out of the orphanage.
Movie Review: Masterpiece!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those rare movies that are perfect in every way. It's a story about human kindness. Even though the poverty, depicted in the film, is striking, the kindness of people sparkles among the gloomy settings. The story is told in a very realistic way. The performance of the actors is amazing. Some of the Hollywood or American TV child actors could learn about real acting from this movie. The director brilliantly shows the story of a boy who bravely sets his way out to find his mother. I don't see any flaws in the film. Some people may say it's a sappy movie. But I think it takes great skill to make a deeply moving film without being sappy. That's what you call real cinema, and not a Hollywood blockbuster hit.