“VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA” (Woody Allen, 2008)
When Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Rebecca Hall and Patricia Clarkson are all cast together, you know it will be One To Watch. And you’d be absolutely correct.
The film, set in the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona, follows Vicky and Cristina, two young American tourists as they fall for the same charming Spaniard (Bardem).
Both girls discover more about themselves and about life, but for all the wisdom imparted and absorbed, the film is still fun and joyous.
It’s filled with sunlight, good wine, art, beautiful Spanish architecture and music and to top it off, some incredible performances and writing.
Cruz is Oscar worthy as the insane artistic genius, Marie Elena. Johansson, Hall and Bardem don’t have such juicy roles, but nevertheless show of their tremendous talent, aided by Woody Allen’s humorous and intelligent writing. For those seeking something different from your average summer fare, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” es que no puede perderse!
9.5/10
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