This plays like Rocky only, substitute writing for wrestling, and Italy for Philadelphia. I enjoyed it up to the 3rd act, where things got a bit confusing. Did he imagine his future, or did he actually win acclaim as a writer?
Watched this after so many "art touts" on Kino Lorber about how good this film is. I avoided it because I thought it was going to be another pedestrian romance. I was wrong.
Like Rocky, the protagonist rose from poverty, followed his dream, and apparently cashed in appropriately. Good enough entertainment for the efforts.
Complete with lovely location shots, interesting characters and faces, and an affable protagonist.
Watched this after so many "art touts" on Kino Lorber about how good this film is. I avoided it because I thought it was going to be another pedestrian romance. I was wrong.
Like Rocky, the protagonist rose from poverty, followed his dream, and apparently cashed in appropriately. Good enough entertainment for the efforts.
Complete with lovely location shots, interesting characters and faces, and an affable protagonist.