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Mamma Roma

Only marginally compelling Neo-Realist character drama from writer-director Pier Paolo Pasolini. Anna Magnani is loud and annoying as the title character (she has this obnoxious, wide-mouthed laugh that is particularly grating), but fortunately most of the film focuses on her son played by Ettore Garofolo, who puts in a fine performance. The meandering story does have its moments, but overall it's pretty forgettable.