Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) by Alex F — 24 Mar 2012

Great performances by PenÃ (C)lope Cruz and Javier Bardem, but Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a fine simple movie and nothing more. I expected more from Woody Allen, Match Point still my favorite movie of him.

This review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) was written by Alex F on 24 Mar 2012.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona has generally received positive reviews.

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