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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
1954 |
Avg. Rating: |
2.74/4 |
# of Ratings: |
136 |
Genres: |
Comedy, Drama |
Rating: |
PG-13 |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 08/15/2008 |
DVD Release: |
01/27/2009 |
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Director: |
Woody Allen |
Actors: |
Patricia Clarkson
Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz
Scarlett Johansson
Rebecca Hall
Kevin Dunn |
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Plot Outline:
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Vicky and Christina travel to Barcelona where they meet a direct, free flowing artist. They discover his mysterious past and both yearn for his love. How long will their love last and who will get the guy in the end, if anyone?
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Rich 08/04/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
I caught this gem four years late - not sure how I missed it. Along with 'Match Point' It's one of Woody Allen's best in the last twenty years. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Spanish villages added some nice flavor to Allen's usual mastering of ambiguity and crafty writing. Fresh off his incredible 'No Country for Old Men' performance, Javier Bardem delivers again. Great chemistry with everyone on the set and Penelope Cruz's performance definitely merited her the awards she received and then some. Well worth renting or even buying. |
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mitchellyoung 09/06/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
2.5/4 |
Despite interesting performances ( Javier Bardem is always good and Penelope Cruz is captivating in her limited screentime,) the film suffers because nothing really happens. Some people fall in and out of love and switch beds several times. And, at the very end, none of the characters are transformed and I was left with nothing to take away. |
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Bri 11/28/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
Rebecca Hall struggles to hold her own against Scarlett Johansson, who plays a familiar character for her, hot melancholy artistic girl. The highlight of the movie is really Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz's onscreen chemistry. Cruz is especially good at taking a stereotypical character and infusing her with something that takes her beyond the stock. |
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01/14/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Not Allen's Best But It's Pretty Good |
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I knew Woody Allen still has it in him to make a really good film. After the wishy-washy “Scoop” and “Cassandra’s Dream,” a lot of people began to lose hope once again because they wanted a film as great as “Match Point.” “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” is sexy, character-driven and sublime. The premise is two best friends (Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson) spend a summer in Barcelona and unexpectedly fall for an artistic and charismatic Spaniard (Javier Bardem). At first I thought I could relate more with Hall because she’s sensible and she knows exactly what she wants. But as the film went on, I could identify with Johansson more because she doesn’t limit herself by following society’s labels. She’s very open to things that can enlighten her not just intellectually but spiritually as well... |
Rating of
3/4 |
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01/13/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Soft and subtle as we like it |
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One of the few films that really dives into the subject of true love. People had this finite idea of finding love in the strangest places. Woody Allen takes you to Barcelona and just makes your heart beat in a strange way. The characters have this soundless enigma in them which is so enchanting to watch. The story is a rollercoaster ride with all the twists and turns at just the right amount. I also got to commend the cinematography because it’s such a soothing sight for sore eyes. Javier Bardem did absolutely great as this casanova with a purpose. It is pleasing to see him in a different light far from his psychopath role in No Country. Rebecca Hall also did an outstanding job playing this subtle yet feisty soon to be married bride. I’m not sure this was Scarlet Johansson’s most notable... |
Rating of
2.5/4 |
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Have you seen this movie? I would interested in seeing your review. |
09/09/2008
6:50 pm CT
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I don't think it looks cute as a button. It actually looks like Scarlett and a mysterious new actress go to Spain on vacation and meet up with a charming but dangerous ladies' man. well it had its moments. Not Woody Allen's best tho. |
09/09/2008
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I think I will avoid this one now that I know it looks as "cute as a button" :) |
09/08/2008
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This looks cute as a button. I am not an Allen fan but this could be decent. Have you heard anything about it? |
09/08/2008
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