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Addio al nubilato

A somewhat strange and messed up comedy, with an ending that frankly doesn't fit the package. Good cast, though screams and cackles could have been dosed better. Mark: 6 / 10

Green Book

Two magnificent performances, a great script, a unique friendship. The 2018 Academy Award winner for Best Picture doesn't disappoint, and it's somewhat reassuring, from time to time, watching these movies that warm our tired hearts. Mark: 8 / 10

God's Own Country

Sincere, poignant, brusque, direct, touching, compelling, realistic, romantic, rough and tender. This movie exceeds all expectations because incorporates and delivers a universal message of giving ourselves over to love and be loved, in the least conventional manners and ways. Stunningly written and directed, with a truly awesome cast: Josh O'Connor, Alec Secăreanu, Gemma Jones and Ian Hart are, in fact, no more than perfect in their respective roles. Almost a masterpiece. Mark: 9 / 10

The Trial of the Chicago 7

It could be a courtroom movie, a political portrait, a freedom of expression treaty. Most importantly, it's definitely a very solid picture, with an incredible cast and an awesome script. A must see. Mark: 8.5 / 10

La vita davanti a sé

A very good performance by the endlessly talented and Italian treasure Sophia Loren doesn't save this movie from being a pretty conventional and scholastic adaptation of the novel by Romain Gary. Mark: 6.5 / 10

Les crevettes pailletées

Inspired by a real French gay waterpolo team, laying between Priscilla and a shiny edition of the Olympics, this amusing and touching movie explores the many faces of friendship, freedom, life and death. With a gay touch. Interesting, funny and very entertaining. Mark: 7.5 / 10

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Forgive me, but simply it's not my cup of tea. I didn't see the first Borat, and I guess I shoud have in order to avoid the sequel. I sincerely find this character (portrayed by the howsoever talented Baron Cohen) incredibly annoying. Mark: 2 / 10