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Best Man [VHS]

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I just finished watching this film about one hour ago. I am exultant about it. It is a beautifully crafted movie in terms of the story, the acting, the atmosphere, wardrobes etc. Moreover, the cinematography is superb. It is an intimate work. I truly loved seeing it and felt uplifted afterwards. This is the first time ever that I write a review for a movie or book here. I highly recomend it. It is a film imbued with nostalgia, illusion, innocence, humour. It is very entertaining while delivering a poignant message and portraying a way of life, long gone, at the turn of the century and before the War. I loved it and if you are a hopeless romantic will too!

The beautiful bride, the indulgent parents, the eager (and arrogant) groom, the reluctant hero, all wonderfully portrayed and affectingly acted. And this does not even touch on the secondary characters - each a gem. The sets, the costumes, the culture - all dreamy and scrumptuous. Do yourself a favor and get this video, you won't be disappointed.

Il Testimone Dello Sposo offers a three-way sampling of an Italian town at the turn-of-the-century. This fable-like tale shows not only the story of a woman coming into her own, but also the customs and expectations of the time period and the impact of the "American Dream" on other societies. Although at times the film seemed a little too idealistic and unrealistic at moments, it manages to take a variety of themes and bring them to closure with an enjoyable and thought-provoking. My favorite scenes are when the "best man" shows slides of America and, later, when he tells the "bride" how his fortune was made. If you like Italy and Italian culture, this is a must-see film!

This film has it all. The setting is the last day of the last century.The drama of a potential marital mismatch,the mysteries of attraction, the arrival of the dark stranger.

I love this movie. It is not in English, but the story is easy to understand, and has an ending you will always remember.
A great popcorn evening at home movie.

This film has it all. The setting is the last day of the last century.The drama of a potential marital mismatch,the mysteries of attraction, the arrival of the dark stranger.

An Italian love story with English sub titles for anyone who loves romance movies without the comedy. It takes place on the eve of the 20th century with a bride, Francesca, who is very much in love, but unfortunately, not with the groom, Edgardo, but the best man, Angelo. She is marrying Edgardo only because it is an arranged marriage by her father. Francesca has been told that true love doesn't exist in real life only in novels and women do what they are told. Francesca wants to prove them wrong. As she stands at the altar reciting her vows, her eyes lock on the best man, whom she has never met until that moment, and she recites her vows to him. When the priest pronounces her and Edgardo husband and wife, in her heart she has married Angelo and not Edgardo. What happens next shames and scandalizes her family.

I've been looking for this movie for so long.
I saw this on the IFC channel about a year ago & I was just mezmerized with this film.
It's witty, charming & well directed.
Pupi Avati created a masterpiece...truly...
Please watch this movie...it will not dissapoint you!