Nuovo Olimpo

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Why didn't the writes fix this obvious plot issue? If there is a riot that ruins your plans for a lunch date, why wouldn't you go back to the theater (where they met twice before) the next day to see each other. If your that much in love, that's what you would do. However, to never go back to the theater where your friends are where, the movies you love to watch are shown, and where you met the man you love, defies logic. Then, for years and years, to pine over the guy as the love of your life made no sense. So much potential lost. You want to see a well made Italian heartbreaking romance go watch "Cinema Paradiso ".

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In my opinion, this is Ozpetek's weakest film. It looks like he wanted to imitate Almodovar, but this is a very weak fake. One of the advantages is a good idea, a wonderful script and beautiful camerawork. Everything else is full of flaws: completely incompetent, empty dialogues, as if the characters have nothing to talk about with each other at all (including in the finale, when they go to meet each other for no reason), there are a lot of frankly drawn-out scenes when everything is clear from the first minute, and the scene lasts for minutes 10. Very weak acting work by Damiano Gavino (Enea) against the background of better work by Andrea Di Luigi (Pietro). There are a lot of scenes with nudity, it is completely unclear why - they cause nothing but awkwardness and are essentially "antierotic", devoid of any poetry and real love passion. The main prize in the film (and 10 points) I would award a cameo role to Titti, beautifully played by Luisa Ranieri. In general, a very strange, almost helpless director's work, more a soap opera than a real drama.

This is more of a reaction than a review. I don't know how I've came across this film but not a bit of regret for watching it. It's a beautiful and well performed film. It's like being with the characters, or at least you can relate with what they are feeling. There was suspense and excitement, but mostly, hope and love. It showed how the test of time consumes us as we get and move on with our lives, how we get ourselves confined within the walls we created unintentionally. The story spanned for decades and I was impressed by how it was depicted. Although it was a long period, the delivery of the story didn't feel like you've been dragged. You see the characters and you just know that years have passed. There was one particular scene where I found myself crying along with the character. I just so feel the emotional turmoil. The other characters were also well portrayed, understanding what they were going through as well, thinking what would I have done if I were in their shoes. Personally, I didn't like the ending. But that was the story. I was emotionally overwhelmed that I had to write this reaction as an outlet. I hope you'll like the movie too.

Quindi spazio e tempo non sono più un ostacolo - sounds wonderful, right? So does Nuovo Olimpo. It's a classic tale of love, loss, fate, coincidence and everything in between. What I really appreciated was the sophisticated and calm way the story was told. The whole movie was carried by the emotional connection of the two male leads (who did a wonderful convincing job)... special shout out as well to Mr. Rigo and Mrs. Ranieri for their strong supporting roles! U could get easily lost in the nostalgic vibe of Italy... a grown up movie, very well told, emotional and maybe sometimes a bit melodramatic - but isn't this something we all want in our life's? Or as Guilia said so rightly ... to be looked at -like this-only once in life.

Was conflicted to watch another closeted gay movie, as there are just too many with sad endings but im glad that i watched this. This is just an emotional roller coaster that might relate to most people regardless of their sexuality and gender identity. Love the ending. Perfect castings, each and every one of them played their role well and matched perfectly with their respective characters. The storyline was great although the progression was a bit slow for me. The scores were alright. The chemistry between the two main characters were perfect. Tbh Pierto reminded me of Henry Cavill meanwhile Enea reminds me of a Disney's actor (Cant recall their name). Ngl at first i was shipping Pierto and Enea but Antonio was such a nice guy & Guila was an amazing wife. In the end, i couldn't decide but i feel it was more appropriate for Enea stick with Antonio. Pierto with Guilla. They should move on and let past stays in the past. Highly recommended (though not for younger audiences due to nudity). High revisit value and please stick with the original audio.

In an era of films with no emotion or passion, just robotic sequels full of CGI, this was a true surprise. And on Netlix, no less, not exactly a streamer platform known for quality recently. It has a touching story, excellent acting, good direction, and a beautiful setting in Roma. Its mood is poignant, exploring a great love affair of missed opportunities, and the passion for love is emblematic of life itself, full of twists and turns, moments of being (to use Virginia Woolf's phrase), nostalgia, and yes regret. The time and space of the film is handled very elegantly. This is by far the Best Romantic Film of 2023, plus one of the most moving films of the year as well. And the fact that this great romance is between two men can finally, after decades, be considered the most normal part of the story.

Damiano Gavino and Andrea de Luigi are the two splendid protagonists of this wonderful retro-modern melodrama. I was partially familiar with the Turkish/Italian director Ferzan Ozpeteck. Years ago I saw his Le Fate Ignoranti - titled in the USA with the unimaginative His Secret Life - I remember loving it. His Nuovo Olimpo belongs to the same universe but miles apart. I saw the film last night and I keep thinking about that ending. Did I see what I think I saw? I was completely taken be the gazes of the two actors. I believed it, totally, but I'll see it again, soon. A surprise and a delight. Thank you.

There are few words that can describe the feelings that this movie triggered. Love, passion, joy, happiness, and then sadness, disappointment, devastation, loneliness. All at once and all in such a versatile way that it makes you wonder what your next emotion will be. The plot is magnificently put in place to create all these feelings to the viewer, who is silently being engaged in a story that starts as a simple unintended romance to end in a complicated sequence of dramatic events. Aside from the excellent cast, the movie's music is exceptional, as it powerfully invades the most important scenes and dresses the atmosphere with charm and beauty. This is a true masterpiece.