Your level of enjoyment may depend on your ability to suspend belief and accept all the coincidences that occur to bring both storylines together. The cast are great, especially Millicent Simmonds in the silent section from the twenties. Some may find it a hit cloying but it has a fantastical element I enjoyed.
Yes, this one works! A good storyline with thoughtful acting from all, especially from the young ones. A little slow to begin with, but it is needed for the interesting, unfolding plot to work. Watch and enjoy!
I've never written a review on Cinema Paradiso before, but felt compelled to do so after siting through this DVD. Probably one of the very worst films I have ever seen. We found all the characters completely unbelievable, the script dire and acting pretty poor....... a load of sentimental tosh. Please don't waste your time investing in thi!