October 11, 2007
Decent, mostly because it has Russians in it. Rabbit proof fence does this story better.
Andrei Yelizarov, Dariya Lesnikova, Denis Moiseenko
It's a pretty tall order to ask a six-year-old to suddenly take on responsibility for his own life. The questions facing Vanya are really tough: does he want to live a comfortable life as an adopted c...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2007
Stats: 768 reviews
Flixster Reviews (768)
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March 23, 20078/10
Almost depressingly bleak, this story is about a little Russian orphane who can only help but question what everyone e...( read more) -
October 28, 2007This is a Great Movie, its in the Russian Language with English Subtitles. Its about a boy who is ready to be take'n in by foster parents in Italy, right befor the adoption, he runs off to find his real Mom. Worth the watch, but wouldn't let anyone under 16 watch it.
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August 27, 2009The moral of the story is don't get lost in Russia, no one will help you. Okay, so the second act dragged a bit, but overall this is a strong cinematic effort. The six year old actor is really good and really adorable, and the director deserves credit for good storytelling.
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May 17, 2009I would probably not have made it through past the first ten minutes of the movie if the kid didn't completely light up the screen.
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August 27, 2009This film is an absolute treasure! It is not only well done, and I don't mean super effects or huge budget, but well done from a true Cinematic and directorial approach, it also has a very interesting script. Most importantly, this film has a soul; it adds humanity to our conscio...( read more)
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August 27, 2009Foreign, Russian. It's a good movie. It's about a boy, in an orphanage, in Russia and he gets an opportunity to be adopted by a couple from Italy. Before he becomes adopted, he sets out to find his real Mom and the events that happen during his journey. I liked it and would r...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
March 3, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
February 16, 2007
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
A powerful indictment of Russia's illegal adoption industry -- and a story of pipsqueak resolve and resilience. full review
January 26, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
The Italian offers a soul-blasted portrait of modern Russia ... full review
January 16, 2007
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
I think The Italian is supposed to be A.I. without robots. full review
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August 2, 2007Funny, witty, and exceptionally contagious. This movie not only delivers a unique story line but also a warming tale about a young child determined to do what he knows is right.
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