Naples to New York

2024 [ITALIAN]

Action / Drama

3
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 1435 1.4K

Director

Gabriele Salvatores Photo
Gabriele Salvatores

Top cast

Bruce McGuire Photo
Bruce McGuire as Vendor
Katie McGovern Photo
Katie McGovern as Women's Liberation Leader
Alexia Murray Photo
Alexia Murray as Interpreter
Niccolò Besio Photo
Niccolò Besio as Giornalista
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1.06 GB
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Italian 2.0
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25 fps
1 hr 58 min
Seeds 4
2.18 GB
1920*804
Italian 5.1
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25 fps
1 hr 58 min
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1.98 GB
1920*804
Italian 5.1
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Subtitles it  
25 fps
1 hr 58 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by fung0 8 / 10

Nice movie with faint echoes of Fellini

To say that Napoli - New York is a 'nice' movie is both a compliment and a mild criticism. This is a movie that is relentlessly 'nice' in a way more reminiscent of Disney's 1950s live-action films, than of Fellini's heart-rending black-and-white masterpieces. But there's no denying it's also beautifully mounted, well-cast and highly enjoyable.The story is simple: two vagabond Neapolitan kids go through a series of post-WW2 misadventures, ending up (you guessed it) in New York. The children are brilliantly cast, to the point of almost being too good to be true. Their adventures never seem likely to veer into tragic territory... so be prepared to take the sincere historical adventure with a modest dose of saccharine.The supporting roles are all well done, as is the period (1950-ish) atmosphere. The story is told competently and effectively, with lovely visuals of both titular cities as well as the ocean voyage between them. Best of all are the little random vignettes, such as an interaction with a man playing blues on his porch.The final act of the tale does strain credulity somewhat. Oddly, this slightly surreal turn seemed more Fellini-ish to me than the earlier, more-realistic narrative of the children's voyage. But it's all handled very smoothly, leading up to a satisfying yet 'futuristic' ending.I've tried, and failed, to imagine what all this might have looked like had Federico Fellini directed his own script. Perhaps the closest parallel would be to Fellini's later, warmer and more-naturalistic films like Amarcord - which I always found to be his least interesting phase. (As contrasted with, say, Satyricon, which I preferred.) But no matter - the Fellini link lured me to watch Napoli - New York, but the movie amply justified itself with its fine production and atmospheric good humor.Despite my slight reservations, I would definitely recommended Napoli - New Work as a relaxing, joyful watch for the whole family. Just don't expect to discover a 'lost' 8-1/2, La Strada or Juliet of the Spirits.
Reviewed by sntvcn 8 / 10

Gabriele Salvatores has crafted a delightful film based on a treatment written in their youth by Fellini and Pinelli. They are responsible for the story of Celestina, who, a few years after the end of the war, decides to escape a life of hardship in Naples to reach New York, the promised land brimming with opportunities. The protagonist's coming-of-age story is mirrored in the narrative style, which transitions from the neorealism of the first part to the fairy-tale quality of the second. Salvatores and the cast deliver an extraordinary performance, maintaining the film's delicate balance between drama, comedy, and fantasy. The result is a refined elegance that avoids the saccharine or overly sentimental tones the story could have easily inspired. A significant contribution comes from the impeccable production design and the soundtrack, combining period and contemporary music, which imbues the film with a poetic lightness throughout.
Reviewed by sntvcn 8 / 10

A Symphony of Elegance: Celestina's Journey

Gabriele Salvatores has crafted a delightful film based on a treatment written in their youth by Fellini and Pinelli. They are responsible for the story of Celestina, who, a few years after the end of the war, decides to escape a life of hardship in Naples to reach New York, the promised land brimming with opportunities. The protagonist's coming-of-age story is mirrored in the narrative style, which transitions from the neorealism of the first part to the fairy-tale quality of the second. Salvatores and the cast deliver an extraordinary performance, maintaining the film's delicate balance between drama, comedy, and fantasy. The result is a refined elegance that avoids the saccharine or overly sentimental tones the story could have easily inspired. A significant contribution comes from the impeccable production design and the soundtrack, combining period and contemporary music, which imbues the film with a poetic lightness throughout.
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