The First Beautiful Thing (2010) movie poster

The First Beautiful Thing (2010)

La prima cosa bella
ThumbScore
👍 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 68% (RT: 74%, MC: 62) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Paolo Virzì
Runtime
2h 2m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (515 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Valerio Mastandrea as Bruno Michelucci
Micaela Ramazzotti as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci 1971-1981
Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci 2009
Claudia Pandolfi as Valeria Michelucci
Marco Messeri as Il Nesi
Fabrizia Sacchi as Sandra
Aurora Frasca as Valeria Michelucci 1971
Giacomo Bibbiani as Bruno Michelucci 1971
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 515 votes. Critics gave it 68%.
Overview
The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2010 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of The First Beautiful Thing, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The First Beautiful Thing is a 2010 comedy, drama film directed by Paolo Virzì. The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment.

Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later. The film has been rated by 515 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The First Beautiful Thing delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The First Beautiful Thing (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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