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Vicky Christina Barcelona
Woody Allen spent most of the 80's and 90's making movies that ranged from mediocre to "alright, I guess". But God damn, he's been on a hot streak lately. Match Point (granted, a virtual remake of Crimes & Misdemeanors) was stunning. Scoop was great fun. And now Vicky Christina Barcelona.
It's about two young women with differing philosophies of love. Vickey (Rebecca Hall) is pragmatic and values stability in a relationship. Christina (Scarlette Johanson) is more romantic and willing to gamble with her emotions on someone who has a bit of je ne sais quoi.
Well, they meet a libertine Spanish artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem of No Country For Old Men fame) and come to question for long-held beliefs.
I rate it as one of Woody Allen's best. Not quite Annie Hall but far from Everybody Says I Love You.
Penelope Cruz is un-fucking-believable as Javier Bardem's ex-wife. I had no clue she was that good of an actress. She MUST get at least an Oscar nomination if not a win for her performance in this.
Woody Allen spent most of the 80's and 90's making movies that ranged from mediocre to "alright, I guess". But God damn, he's been on a hot streak lately. Match Point (granted, a virtual remake of Crimes & Misdemeanors) was stunning. Scoop was great fun. And now Vicky Christina Barcelona.
It's about two young women with differing philosophies of love. Vickey (Rebecca Hall) is pragmatic and values stability in a relationship. Christina (Scarlette Johanson) is more romantic and willing to gamble with her emotions on someone who has a bit of je ne sais quoi.
Well, they meet a libertine Spanish artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem of No Country For Old Men fame) and come to question for long-held beliefs.
I rate it as one of Woody Allen's best. Not quite Annie Hall but far from Everybody Says I Love You.
Penelope Cruz is un-fucking-believable as Javier Bardem's ex-wife. I had no clue she was that good of an actress. She MUST get at least an Oscar nomination if not a win for her performance in this.