Exactly! This masterpiece of Italian cinema ( by the same director who did "Bicycle Thief", another masterpiece) is VERY VERY touching. Aging, loneliness, dignity and, of course, the enduring friendship between dog and master (and in this case I am tempted to use the word "fusional relationship").
this is a great representative of Italian neorealism but to have younger generational blu-ray freaks portend to have a clue and protest their accolades on you tube is to violate "not having a clue a to the max". being well schooled digital is a far cry from the organic being there black and white reality. the creep on you tube reeks of insincerity. and I suspect his ilk number exponentially to a false sky-scraping "we are the coolest ever" watchers.
“I want to hug this movie. It's so unforced, funny, ugly, real, wrenching, touching and it's just about perfect. I can't wait to see this movie again.”
“1) Dysfunctionalism at its very quirky, unpretentious best. 2) Mike Leigh's realistic descent into familial madness. 3) Jim Broadbent & Jane Horrocks' understated, but terrific performances. ”
“1. Jane Horrocks' brash yet heartbreaking performance.
2. Rachel Portman's enchanting score.
3. Leigh's approach to comedy and drama that is told very naturally.”
“I was super excited to hear that you've given Jubal the deluxe treatment. As a kid growing up in Los Angelles I always kept track as to when it was being shown so that I wouldn't miss it. It is . . .”
Stephen Kelley Jackson - Vancouver, Washington on Cattle Call, about 20 hours ago.
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