Paolo directing Gary is 10/10. Great Movie. Awesome director and awesome actor. Gary Oldman definitely carried the whole movie and Paolo Sorrentino did a great choice with choosing Gary Oldman as John Cheever. The Story is good. The movie is typically Artsy Fartsy like all of Paolo Sorrentino stuff. John Cheever is a great Character played by the awesome Gary Oldman and his character definitely made the Movie so good. It's definitely worth to watch this movie if you like Gary Oldman or artsy farty movies. Paolo Sorrentino is a great director and the movie made me think about myself. It's actually a underrated masterpiece.
3 Reviews
Deserves Palme d'Or
melleparisien24 May 2024
Somewhat disappointed by his last film È STATA LA MANO DI DIO, with PARTHENOPE I was reminded of what had touched me so much with the films of Sorrentino. Everything is beautiful, from the city of Naples and its pristine water to the yet unknown goddess Celeste da Porta. Add to it the Fellini-like shots and the wonderful jazz soundtrack by Lele Marchitelli : you get perfection.
The beauty of life in its insignificance... One might think he's making another GRANDE BELLEZZA, but it's just not the case. Sorrentino manages to surprise us once again, with a new way of dealing with what is - ultimately - the same topic.
The movie asks questions without ever answering them, as if to say that one should just stop looking for answers and start observing the beauty of the world for what it is. As a result, the spectator leaves the theater not with answers, but with an interesting take on life, and ultimately death...
Oh, and I almost forgot, the movie stars Gary Oldman. Though his onscreen time is limited, he manages to pull out a wonderful performance. He then withdraws, as if he were urging us to enjoy the movie he convinced us (by his presence in the cast) to go watch.
So I know not everybody is going to like it - some scenes are pretty weird I have to admit - but as far is I'm concerned, this movie gave me everything I did (and didn't) expect when stepping into the theater. Sincerely hope/think it will win Palme d'Or.
Grazie Paolo ;)
The beauty of life in its insignificance... One might think he's making another GRANDE BELLEZZA, but it's just not the case. Sorrentino manages to surprise us once again, with a new way of dealing with what is - ultimately - the same topic.
The movie asks questions without ever answering them, as if to say that one should just stop looking for answers and start observing the beauty of the world for what it is. As a result, the spectator leaves the theater not with answers, but with an interesting take on life, and ultimately death...
Oh, and I almost forgot, the movie stars Gary Oldman. Though his onscreen time is limited, he manages to pull out a wonderful performance. He then withdraws, as if he were urging us to enjoy the movie he convinced us (by his presence in the cast) to go watch.
So I know not everybody is going to like it - some scenes are pretty weird I have to admit - but as far is I'm concerned, this movie gave me everything I did (and didn't) expect when stepping into the theater. Sincerely hope/think it will win Palme d'Or.
Grazie Paolo ;)
Amazing cinematography by the amazing Daria D'Antonio
VladSaka29 May 2024
I've seen this Art Piece at Cannes Film Festival in the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière. A room full of cinephiles & cinema addicts. The theatre was filled with a special nostalgic/joyful/emotional atmosphere that I've never felt before. Many tears of gratitude flowed down my cheeks.
And this is only because of the cinema experience. And I hope with all my heart that will never end. Watching a film with other people on a very big screen will always make a big difference comparing with our home cinemas.
I recommend to see this film only in cinema.
Amazing cinematography by the amazing Daria D'Antonio!
And this is only because of the cinema experience. And I hope with all my heart that will never end. Watching a film with other people on a very big screen will always make a big difference comparing with our home cinemas.
I recommend to see this film only in cinema.
Amazing cinematography by the amazing Daria D'Antonio!
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