Amanda Seyfried, the rebellious daughter in Big Love, has become the go-to star for "Chick Flicks." Once again, she does a great job of playing the forlorn searcher of true love who wins our hearts on her journey.
My esteemed colleague once wrote in lauding a violent movie, "I'm a girl...." Great preface, which I shamefully mimic: "I'm a guy...." BUT: I love this soppy movie!
Here's why: It takes place in Italy, a favorite alternate world where my spouse and I live the Renaissance vicariously, eat pasta, and stare at beautiful people. It stars the cute, pixie-ish, adorable Amanda. It also stars the very talented and mature Vanessa Redgrave. It involves two generations of lovers, old and young. It centers around a generosity of spirit that is absolutely touching.
Then there's the Verona and Romeo/Juliette motif. What fun to place a romance in the very place where spurned lovers write notes and hope to get answers!
No specifics, but can you imagine two former teen lovers who meet again after 50 years? Will the spark still be there? Will they even recognize each other? Can they make a life after so much time? To mirror those tensions, will the young female protagonist realize that her Italian fiance is a self-centered jerk and find the man of her dreams?
If you're a gal or guy with a heart who still thinks about the wonder of love, run out and rent this film.
A for captivating, entertaining, and delightfully soapish!
Sounds like you found the perfect film to keep the Tuscan glow going. I'm sure the real thing is even more stunning.
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