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GENOVA (2008) (import)

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2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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  • Subtitles: Dutch, French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B007JUS6ZU

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Haunting depiction of grief 3 Oct 2010
By Tonkfan
Format:DVD
Colin Firth reminds us of his extensive talent here, perfectly depicting the dichotomy of a grieving widower who must keep going for the sake of his two daughters. He is ably supported by the two young leads, at different stages in their lives, displaying their confusion, grief and alienation (both physical, having moved to a strange country, and psychological, as they come to terms with their new reality as motherless children) in age-appropriate ways - and very convincingly. The added dimension of the guilt felt by the younger daughter is believable and tragic.

All in all, I am surprised by the number of negative reviews this film has received. I think Michael Winterbottom was seeking to depict a slice of everyday life, albeit very bitter-sweet and raw. Maybe there isn't a huge amount of action, but most people's lives tend to be that way, and action was obviously not the motivation behind this piece.

Personally, I thought it was excellent and would watch again.
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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a portrait of a city and a touching tale 2 Aug 2009
Format:DVD
This movie is a great portrait for wonderful, misterious, city: Genova.The culturally rich Italian city is the backdrop for one of Colin Firth's finest roles as the desolate dad who struggles to console his younger daughter who was inadvertently responsible for his wife's demise, and her older sister, whose grief manifests itself in angry rebellion.

Michael Winterbottom's choice of Genoa is inspirational - the churches, beautiful buildings and glorious coast meshing perfectly with a tender script.

Firth is utterly believable in his role as a beleaguered single parent Joe, who is both grieving but attempting to start his life afresh.
I definitely suggest to see the movie and to visit Genova.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Slowly unwinding grief 29 Jan 2013
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I did like this film very much. It is not a big blockbuster with a happy ever after ending. It is a journey with a start but no ending.
Colin plays a widower looking after his children, after the sudden loss of his wife. He moves to Genova to start over. The film moves very slowly and gracefully along as the grief of these 3 people is played out. There is a feeling of continuity towards the end of the film, that life does goes on (even though the movie ends) as the family come to terms with their new life.
Genova the city is beautiful old city, with amazing scenery, winding streets, interesting people and has a history. Some of the camera angles (from high up or from a child's perspective) gave me the sense of how easy one could 'lose' themselves in a such a place. The grief that could easily destroy them, ends up bringing them together in the end. It is beautifully made.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Slow and Pointless
I bought this DVD as Colin Firth was in it and I expected it to be good. It was very slow, jumped from scene to scene without finishing conversations and was generally very... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Ron Robson
3.0 out of 5 stars Genova
Quite a sad story that keeps you in suspense most of the movie.
A bit disappointing, but not all that bad after all.
Published 19 months ago by Ale77
1.0 out of 5 stars Boredom Is Only the Beginning
As plenty of people have said, this is a film in which nothing happens. The director was also responsible for the indulgent Coogan/Brydon vehicle The Trip, so I suppose that should... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by Johns
1.0 out of 5 stars Great expectations
After about 45 minutes I started wondering when something was going to happen. You expect Colin Firth to walk in on his daughter and see his dead wife's ghost as well or the older... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2011 by Sebastian Stauch
4.0 out of 5 stars Genova
Great movie, bit weak on a story line but the scenery is fantastic. Genoa is a wonderful city to visit and this movie brings back great memories until I visit again next year.
Published on 30 Oct 2010 by David F Hayes
1.0 out of 5 stars Why make it?
Just finished watching this and had to see whether anyone thought anything of it.

I often enjoy slice of life films about average people doing average things as they... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by Def Jef
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, atmospheric, understated study of grief
I loved this film. It was moving, real and unflinchingly honest. It may be too sophisticated for viewers who prefer their films American style ie; cliched, predictable, and... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2010 by mediamaid
1.0 out of 5 stars Good this is most definitely not.........
This one's a stinker.
I can only surmise that the presence of Mr Firth got it made, although he and everyone else for that matter, are acted off the screen by the girl who... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2010 by Woody
2.0 out of 5 stars More of a whimper than a bang - with an advert for Ryanair thrown in.
"Colin Firth stars as a recently-widowed man who decides to relocate to Italy so that he and his daughters can overcome the grief of losing their beloved wife and mother. Read more
Published on 2 July 2010 by Green Knight
3.0 out of 5 stars Realistic, but very slow...
While the movie covers aspects that are related to mourning (anger, denial,...), it shows a relationships that grows between the father and the youngest daughter (Mary), while he... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2010 by Elena Ma Brito Quijano
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