I will preface my review by saying that I read all the hype before seeing the movie and, perhaps I would have enjoyed the movie more if I had watched it without expectations. If Sophia Loren was not in the film, I doubt that it would garner the attention that it has. The relationship between the main characters (Momo, Madame Rosa) was rushed and inorganic. Sometimes less is more and in this case, too many themes led to a superficial exploration of the characters and the pacing of the film appeared forced. I wanted to believe in the bond between Momo and Madame Rosa, but I didn't. Not a criticism for the actors, but for the writers and director.
Review of The Life Ahead
