Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) by Gunjan M — 09 Jun 2011

I have to say I am really enjoying Woody Allen's movies of late....

This romantic drama centres on the adventures of two broadly defined young Americans in Spain, film-maker and photographer Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) and graduate student Vicky (Rebecca Hall), who, despite her limited knowledge of Spanish, is writing a master's thesis.

The reckless Cristina is up for anything, the cautious Vicky is soon to marry wealthy businessman Doug. When romantic artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem) approaches the two women in a smart restaurant, proposes sex with both and issues an invitation to join him on a private plane to Oviedo the following day, they accept. Vicky has a one-night stand with him on the trip while Cristina becomes his live-in lover back in Barcelona. Complications ensue when Juan's ex-wife and fellow artist Maria Elena (Penà (C)lope Cruz) returns and sets up a menage a trois.

I really enjoyed this film and could relate. I loved the European way of life in this film and thought the three girls in this movie, especially Scarlett truly beautiful.