Amazing. At once a scathing indictment of the Nazi occupation in Rome, as well as a tribute to the underground resistance movement.

The end of both parts are shocking and heart-wrenching.

Simply amazing.

This film--like the later TOKYO STORY (1953)--is a seemingly simple tale that exposes the complexity of familial relationships. Wonderful pacing, classic Ozu still camera and a superb soundtrack.

Extra half-star for being "so bad, it's funny".

Not so good. Low-budget mess.