I don't know if any of you are Woody Allen fans, but Allan and I see each new movie of his without fail. Once out of the tabloid headlines, Woody Allen has continued to quietly make great little movies. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" is no exception. It's about love and desire, passion versus stability, and the longings that drive our dissatisfaction. In other words, the human condition.
For me this movie had a few extra attractions. It's set against a backdrop of Barcelona, a place I haven't been and very much want to go, high on my list right now. And there's a special nod for us polyamorous and bisexual folks, as the healthiest, most stable and productive relationship in the movie is also the least conventional.
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" is not a departure for Woody Allen; it's typical Woody fare. The casting, writing and direction are all perfect. I'm really amazed how he can keep creating these wonderful little movies, somehow completely typical of his aesthetic yet not tired or predictable.
If it's been a long time since you've seen one of his films, this would be an excellent re-introduction.
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Typically, I'm not big Woody Allen fan, but since Penelope Cruz was in this one, I did agree to join "drf" when he went to see it a couple months back.
LOVED IT! The story, scenery and acting were all superb.
Admittedly, Ms. Cruz was still the highlight . . . . :)
I'm so glad you liked it! Since you did, you might like several of his recent movies that were in this vein. You might want to try the last two before this one, "Match Point" and "Scoop".
I agree, Penelope Cruz was great in this, and I also *love* Javier Bardem.
It really made me want to go to Barcelona, even more than I already did.
I haven`t seen this so far. But I recommend Barcelona. I recommend Spain.
I'm sold on Spain already. Can't wait to go there. (And a million other places.)
Is this where we're going next? Cause you know when you go we all go.
LOL I don't know. That is too funny.
I had my next few trips in mind, and one of them was Spain... but it's not feasible right now. $$$ is too tight.
Will add the movie to my list. The ever growing list!
If you go to Spain, I will meet you there for a few days. I have been to Barcelona, but just for a few days in 2002. It's amazing!
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