Lorenzo

Lorenzo

A life spent enjoying movies
Active on Letterboxd since 2021/06/01
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Favorite films

  • Casablanca
  • Apocalypse Now
  • Big Wednesday
  • Once Upon a Time in the West

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  • Vox Lux

    ★★★

  • The Substance

    ★★★½

  • The Zone of Interest

    ★★★★

  • Pieces of a Woman

    ★★★½

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  • Vox Lux

    Vox Lux

    ★★★

    I have different feelings on this movie. On the one hand I quite enjoyed the first part which, after a shocking beginning, tells in an original and (mostly) interesting way the rise of a young pop star. On the other there is the final part which, besides being too disconnected from the rest of the film, is weighed down by a slow pace and a script that is at least questionable, though always well acted by an inspired Natalie Portman.…

  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★★½

    It is difficult to remain unmoved by The Substance, regardless of one's taste. Technically it is simply impressive, with a gorgeous visual style and a pounding soundtrack that leaves the viewer breathless. In the cast shines the star of Demi Moore, who returns to the screen in a role in which she decides to give her all, body and soul, and which she certainly feels is close to her career. The result is splendid and I am convinced she deserved…

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  • Challengers

    Challengers

    ★★★★

    Luca Guadagnino is incapable of making simple films and misses no opportunity to demonstrate his talent with the most diverse genres. With Challengers he has succeeded in creating a splendid, intense and exciting sports drama with a huge erotic charge and directed with incredible skill. There are many noteworthy moments but the last 15 minutes are literally outstanding and alone are worth watching the whole movie. The script is told through continuous flashbacks, which shed new light on the story…

  • Starman

    Starman

    ★★★

    Between science fiction and love story, Starman is an atypical film for John Carpenter, a director we all appreciate for his horror masterpieces. It is also rather simple and predictable in structure and development. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it from beginning to end, mainly because of the performances of the two leads: if Karen Allen is good (and beautiful), Jeff Bridges is simply splendid. I don't know if it is the best work of his career, as many say, but certainly…