UMBERTO D. (1952) - Feb. 13, 2005
Essentially plotless, this film follows an old, retired man, Umberto D, as he struggles to support himself and his only real companion, his dog. The performances, particularly Carlo Battisi in the title role, are really good, and Vittorio De Sica's direction is quite excellent. Being an Italian neorealist film, it is, of course, quite slow, but it's so well made that you barely notice. ***1/2
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