The Immortal (L'Immortale)
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The Immortal (L'Immortale)
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Immortal (or L'Immortal) is an Italian crime drama -- with English subtitles -- and spin-off of the TV series Gomorrah. The movie takes place after the events of season three of the TV show, so viewers are advised to catch-up before watching this movie. Violence and criminal behavior -- including drug smuggling -- are prominent throughout with all characters being involved in illegal activity to some degree. Characters are routinely shot dead, hit with baseball bats, and blown up by bombs. There are few repercussions other than more violence and murder. Spoiler alert: Central to the story is Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D'Amore), a Naples gangster who was presumed dead at the end of season three of the TV show. He in fact survived and is shown working as a broker for a drug-dealing member of the Russian mob. There are also a number of flashbacks to Ciro's childhood that enhance his backstory. Although not frequent, there is some strong language including variants of "f--k" and "s--t." Characters are regularly seen smoking -- especially Ciro who is rarely seen without a cigarette -- including kids. Drugs also feature heavily due to Ciro's involvement in the cocaine smuggling business. But only one character is (briefly) seen using the drug. There is only one instance of drunken behavior, leading to the intoxicated character being hit with a wine bottle.
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What's the Story?
As the body of Ciro Di Marzio (Marco D'Amore) falls to the bottom of the ocean, a series of flashbacks help explain how this infamous gangster became known as THE IMMORTAL.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of the hit Italian crime drama Gomorrah who have only reached season three may want to stop reading here for fear of a huge spoiler. The Immortal or L'Immortal is a feature-length film that picks up the action in the aftermath of the shocking events in the season three finale. We once again witness one of the show's two central characters, Ciro Di Marzio (D'Amore), being shot by the man he once thought of as a brother, Gennaro Savastano (Salvatore Esposito). As Ciro's lifeless body is thrown off a boat and we see it sinking to the depths of the ocean, the action flashes back to an earthquake that sees a baby Ciro fall to certain death in the arms of his mother as their building collapses. Those that have followed the show will know the earthquake story and how Ciro's survival earned him the nickname "The Immortal." It's a deserving moniker as it's revealed Ciro has once again cheated death. After being pulled out of the ocean and taken to hospital, Gennaro's rival Don Aniello Pastore (Nello Mascia) sends Ciro -- unbeknownst to anyone -- to Latvia where he is to work as a broker for a drug-dealing arm of the Russian mob.
Despite the change of location from Naples to Riga, Latvia's capital, the film doesn't lose anyone of its distinctive style and moodiness. Nor does Ciro who remains a man of few words but with a reputation that proceeds him. This is Ciro's film and D'Amore, who co-wrote the script, also directs proceedings. In a series of flashbacks, we learn more about Ciro's childhood and how he came to be the man he is. Yet despite this backstory it's difficult to see how those unfamiliar with the show will get on board. One of the best things about the TV show is the character development of its two leads, Ciro and Genarro, and their relationship. This dynamic is missing from The Immortal and it's the poorer for it. Rather than a standalone film, this is an accompaniment piece to Gomorrah that fills in some blanks between seasons three and five. One for the fans, new audiences are best advised to start at the beginning with season one.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in The Immortal. Did the violent scenes help tell the story in an effective way? Were there repercussions for those responsible for the violence? Why does that matter? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
A number of characters, including kids, are shown smoking in the film. Were you surprised by this? What are the dangers of smoking?
Discuss the language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary, or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
The movie is a spin-off of the TV show Gomorrah. Had you seen the show before watching this? How did this movie compare? What did it add to the story?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: July 29, 2021
- Cast: Marco D'Amore, Giuseppe Aiello, Salvatore D'Onofrio
- Director: Marco D'Amore
- Studio: Beta Film
- Genre: Drama
- Run time: 116 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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Gomorrah
Routine gangster drama has gun violence, sex, drugs.
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The Traitor
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The Godfather
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