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Vicky Cristina Barcelona has become one of the most talked about movies of the year. A sizzling, erotically charged, relentlessly hilarious and touching romantic comedy that won Penelope Cruz (Volver, Vanilla Sky) a Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role Oscar for her dazzling portrayal of the volatile Maria. Also starring Scarlett Johansen (Lost In Translation), Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men) and rising star Rebecca Hall (Frost/Nixon).
In picturesque Barcelona, two American girls are about to find out that they have a lot more in common than they first thought. Vicky is a practical, studious and engaged. Cristina on the other hand is reckless and adventurous. Both of them are about to have their worlds turned upside down by an infamous, bohemian artist called Juan and his psychotic ex-wife.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Woody Allen is involved in the film but not directing it. His influence is apparent though: flowing dialogs and relational tensions abound. The story is like a snippet from peoples lives, no defined beginning or ending. We get a glimpse of four lifelines haphazardly intertwined for a short period of time with a Spanish backdrop. At times funny, at times surprising, never boring. Penelope Cruz stands out in this cast - she is dream and nightmare combined. The film is laid back, just go with the flow. A worthwhile respite from the hollywood standards.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", Woody Allen explores yet another variation on his central theme of complex sexual relationships, but this time through the lens of the tourist's camera. The tourist is Scarlett Johansson in her role as the restless Cristina, who has no idea what, exactly, she is compulsively seeking through the lens of her digital camera (Metaphorically, she begins to catch a glimpse only after she exchanges digital for film.). Both Cristina and her intellectual best friend, Vicky (Rebecca Hall), arrive in Barcelona, where they are quickly captivated by the attentions of an aspiring artist (Javier Bardem), who is encumbered by baggage--the baggage in question being his suicidal/homicidal wife, Maria Elena (played to the hilt by Penelope Cruz).
Through the splendid cinematography of Javier Aguirresarobe, Allen makes it evident that the two friends are seduced as much by the spell of Spain in general--with its "gently weeping" guitars, midnight tapas and golden wines--and Barcelona in particular--with its magnificent art and architecture, ingredients that render a scenario, which in a more mundane setting would be improbable, plausible. In other words, the city--the third ingredient of the title--works its magic both on characters and viewers, who are able to suspend their disbelief as one tends to do when traveling to the enchanting cities of southern Europe. Allen demonstrates this proposition with Vicky's husband and his friends who discuss nothing but computers and business affairs while her thoughts drift away with the haunting notes of a classical Spanish guitar.
Some reviewers have criticized the voice-over, but as far as I'm concerned, this straightforward device lent the film an old-fashioned charm. Others have criticized the intrusion of Woody Allen's narrative voice into the dialogue. And yes, there certainly are lines that one can "hear" Woody Allen reciting, but such intrusions made the film all the more enjoyable for me (in a nudge nudge wink wink manner); and I suppose that the enjoyment of this film will depend on whether one likes Woody Allen's humor, or not. To some it may seem like the same old schtick; to others, as in the case of the eponymous "Vicky Cristina", it represents the third ingredient without which the film would not seem complete.
Through the splendid cinematography of Javier Aguirresarobe, Allen makes it evident that the two friends are seduced as much by the spell of Spain in general--with its "gently weeping" guitars, midnight tapas and golden wines--and Barcelona in particular--with its magnificent art and architecture, ingredients that render a scenario, which in a more mundane setting would be improbable, plausible. In other words, the city--the third ingredient of the title--works its magic both on characters and viewers, who are able to suspend their disbelief as one tends to do when traveling to the enchanting cities of southern Europe. Allen demonstrates this proposition with Vicky's husband and his friends who discuss nothing but computers and business affairs while her thoughts drift away with the haunting notes of a classical Spanish guitar.
Some reviewers have criticized the voice-over, but as far as I'm concerned, this straightforward device lent the film an old-fashioned charm. Others have criticized the intrusion of Woody Allen's narrative voice into the dialogue. And yes, there certainly are lines that one can "hear" Woody Allen reciting, but such intrusions made the film all the more enjoyable for me (in a nudge nudge wink wink manner); and I suppose that the enjoyment of this film will depend on whether one likes Woody Allen's humor, or not. To some it may seem like the same old schtick; to others, as in the case of the eponymous "Vicky Cristina", it represents the third ingredient without which the film would not seem complete.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It's so quirky, and different to the usual 'Hollywood romantic comedy'.
If you are expecting and hoping for the usual romantic comedy drivel, don't bother. If you are open to something new and unconventional, in a beautiful setting, and are willing to be open minded, then watch it.
Best 'romantic' film I have watched in a long time!
If you are expecting and hoping for the usual romantic comedy drivel, don't bother. If you are open to something new and unconventional, in a beautiful setting, and are willing to be open minded, then watch it.
Best 'romantic' film I have watched in a long time!
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very entertaining
The Patricia Clarkson role is vital in this film, without wanting to give too much away. And what a good actress she is, adding something substantially to every film I've seen her... Read more
Published 1 month ago by schumann_bg
annoying
Woody Allen is one of the most important directors of the past 30 years.
So I was actually in shock at how poor this film is. Read more
So I was actually in shock at how poor this film is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colonel Decker
I coulda been a contender
I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody instead of a bum who watched the mind-numbing film Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Published 3 months ago by bruno
failed to play
I was very disappointed in this product. This dvd failed to play on my dvd player after several attempts even though it was the correct region. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gem
Awful, awful, awful
I was stunned by how awful this was. If a novice screenwriter had come up with this tripe they would be told to go right back to the drawing board. Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. Seymour
Wonderful scenery, good actors...but
It all feels put in together in some big pot and boiled up for the perfect recipe of a bohemien, artsy and erotic movie.
I mean, what is the substance of this movie? Read more
I mean, what is the substance of this movie? Read more
Published 4 months ago by ch.adamant
Good
This is exactly how its described, took 2 weeks to arrive but it didnt bother me, both me and my mum love this film
Published 4 months ago by Mazza
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
I loved this. Sexy, sassy and hugely entertaining Vicky Cristina had me smiling throughout. All the performances are wonderful and so is the scenery. Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. Morris
Dear, oh dear, oh dear.
Well to be fair, the acting is very very good. But it needs to be. The only reason you know that this tosh was not written by an adolescent school girl is because all the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bugsy
it's good
Yeah, definetly worth a watch, funny and quirky with beautiful actrices, my favorite thing about it was the atmosphere though, he really got the arty-ness spanish movies have,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by sonia paz
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