Review of To Rome with Love (2012) by Louis R — 26 Oct 2012
A hit and miss film producing fewer laughs, and less intelligent and emotional nuance, than any of Woody Allen's best work. The structure is interesting, and pulled off well, as is are the alternating languages, but it still feels a little bitty, a little scattershot, while Midnight In Paris was anchored in clever, strong thematic focus.
The picturesque, touristic shooting of Rome is noticeable and awkward here, while Midnight In Paris pulled off its glazed, romantic view entirely, by complimenting and responding to the narrative and themes with gratifying effect.
In the same way, the American upper-middle-class tourist point of view is very apparent here, without the scepticism it received in MIP. However, the film is not lacking in entertainment, featuring a solid acting return from Allen and a hilarious and touching strand with Vicky Christina Barcelona alumni Penelope Cruz.
The highlight is the triple-act of Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg and Alec Baldwin, in what is simultaneously the most funny, cynical, honest and touching storyline- and not coincidentally the one that most recalls Woody Allen at his analytic best.
This review of To Rome with Love (2012) was written by Louis R on 26 Oct 2012.
To Rome with Love has generally received mixed reviews.
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