Latest reviews about Golden Door (Nuovo Mondo)

vpoints24 says "the beginning is a little slow, but it's definitely worth seeing" about Golden Door (Nuovo Mondo)

vpoints24 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:43:08 GMT

I saw the Golden Door at SIFF (The Seattle International Film Festival),

and I thought it was good. The simplicity of the film adds to its charm. You are not beaten over the head with metaphors, and nothing "so disturbing it's edgy" happens like in many independent films these days. All of the main characters are likable, and the plot seems fairly realistic. However, I am definitely not an expert on Italy or the immigrant experience. The main point of the film is to reflect on the immigrant experience of coming to America, and I think the film does a good job of showing all of the various aspects that were involved. I also enjoy that the film is about a family, which makes the experience more relatable. I especially liked the father of the family. He was very charismatic. I would reccomend this film to anyone who is in the mood for something slightly intellectual, but doesn't want to have to ponder the meaning of life while they sleep.

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LibbyMcMillan says "Enlightening, lyrical, magical" about Golden Door (Nuovo Mondo)

LibbyMcMillan — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:27:02 GMT

This beautifully shot film has artful scenes so delicious, they'll likely to float past your mind's eye for years to come. And upon serious reflection, Golden Door is so much more than an art film (albeit one worth twice its ticket price). This quiet movie with its endearing story line also shines a bright light on the history of immigration, and how the process has changed in this country. It is sure to be the catalyst for long discussions among those who see it, and, if it's historically accurate in its portrayal of Ellis Island at the turn of the century (1900, that is) then it's educational as well. I actually plan to do a little research after having my curiousity piqued.

At any rate, the film starts in hard-scrabble Sicilia, and features a small impoverished family: a widow, his two sons and his Mother, all of whom make the huge decision to go to America. The ins and outs of merely making the choice and getting to the ship are a very interesting part of...

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