+Even when you're poor and struggling Mozzarella sandwiches still look delicious with the stretchy cheese!
+Great editing
+Stellar casting of non-professional actors
+Bruno the son gives an authentic portrayal of a child who's forced to be a grown-up with his circumstances
+Perfect ending
ESSENTIAL Neo-Realist Cinema. One of the best if not THE best Italian films ever created. It's a Masterpiece. You are witnessing the human soul on screen.
10/10
+A mix of Tarkovsky and Brothers Quay aesthetic
+Animation techniques are so original and beautifully done
+Unlocks the subconscious, dreamlike wonder of childhood, memories of the past
+The scene where the wanderer with the knapsack gets invited to sit down and eat with the family was so naturally done
+Amazing use of classical music
Yes, it's reputation is fully warranted. This is literally one of the Greatest Animated Films of All Time. Watch and experience this for yourself.
10/10
I don't get why some people on letterboxd are giving 1/2 star reviews because of how "misogynistic" they think this movie is.
They fail to understand how in every man there is an inherent need to charm a woman. The beautiful female energy that gives us life, inspiration and purpose. This is not about a movie glorifying a womanizer. It's a poetically done must-see film for fans of Truffaut, it's funny, with strong and witty female characters that aren't just…
