Review of Puccini for Beginners (2006) by Jim H — 24 Apr 2012
A lesbian on the rebound begins dating a man and a woman who have, unbeknownst to her, recently broken up.
Most of this film clips by at a great pace, and some of Allegra's lines, like "Those who break up with me usually earn my life-long devotion," are quite funny. And the smart dialogue, especially by random strangers on the street a la Annie Hall, is a good reason to like this film.
However, though I have no problem that the film eventually degrades into a basic tale about the need for commitment and emotional honesty, I don't think that Allegra emerges as a character who could learn that lesson or one deserving of the film's comic ending. Has she really learned enough, or doesn't life always tell us that we can only truly learn once everything is already gone?
Overall, I didn't laugh at this comedy, but a little smile appeared once or twice.
This review of Puccini for Beginners (2006) was written by Jim H on 24 Apr 2012.
Puccini for Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.
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