Synopsis: Joseph is a butcher that falls in love with Katherine, a shy woman of Italian ascendence like him. They marry and have a daughter, who, as she grows older, develop religious inclinations.
Appraisal: This tale involving two generations of Italian Americans is humorous at first, then increasingly more dramatic. What struck me about this movie was the acute sense of composition of the filmmaker, making every frame a delight to watch, and at a couple of times excelling in the choice of wild angles for the frame. The acting was also first class, and I couldn't single out a particular performer here. The screenplay, while mostly intelligent, is also somewhat bland, and has one serious annoyance: the opera fan subplot.
Rating: 54
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