The most powerful movie I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (17 August 2003)

There is really nothing I can say about this movie other than to tell you to get a hold of a copy as soon as you can, and keep a few boxes of tissues nearby. I've never seen any film, let alone another silent film, that sustains this level of emotional intensity for its entire duration. The first ten seconds of this movie will show you why some directors chose to end their careers when talking-pictures became popular. The expressions on the face of the incredible Maria Falconetti carry the drama in a way that no dialogue ever could hope to do. My only warning is that this film is not entertainment; it is an overpowering work of artistic genius that could make a stone weep. So make sure you are in the right frame of mind before watching it.