Predrag
If you love Italian culture, and the Italian landscape this is a must own film. Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr. and Bonnie Hunt give good performances as usual. The story line is not going win any awards but somehow that does not matter. The characters are warm and seem like people that we have all met before. And the scenery, ahh, is any place on earth as beautiful as Italy? Not in my opinion. Bonnie Hunt shines as Faith's sister-in-law and best friend, who takes off to Venice with her in search of her destiny, written in the stars. When they discover Damon Bradley has left the hotel he called from, the search will go from Venice to Rome, and on to the lovely Italian coast, as Norman Jewison gives us a gorgeous view of romantic Italy. Robert Downey Jr. is at his most charming as Damon Bradley, who Faith meets by chance, or perhaps fate, and falls in love with. Faith will discover, however, that destiny has a few twists and turns in store for her, in this truly delightful violin concerto to love.This film will work its magic on you if you enjoy a light romantic comedy with a 1950's feel, and will surely become one of your favorites if you are seeing it for the first time. While the actors are wonderful in their roles, it is this wild chase through Italy and the scenery that gives the movie special charm and appeal. Some places are simply more conducive to romance than others - they feed your heart and soul with beauty, love, inspiration and romance. If you believe in leaps of faith and taking chances, and in the magic of old-school romantic cinemas, then this movie is for you.Overall rating: 8 out of 10.
daciana dax
So look, from whatever angle you take, this is crazy... taking a chance is good, jumping in is nice, but this is pure and simply stalker-ish. If a guy or girl came after any of us, in the same context, it would make us really really scared, right? Think about it! Wouldn't you have the tendency to run away, call for help, call the police? I don't know about you, but I prefer my love stories a bit more real :)The only reason I gave this movie 5 stars is for its setting in Italy, as I've seen this country and it is truly wonderful and can be a magical place.I was looking for movies about traveling, bu this is not so amazing to watch because of an unbelievably corny and not very well played scenario. I've seen both actors in other movies. It has no good lines for a real comedy and the plot is pushed way over the limits.If you want traveling movies with a better plot and some romance I give you the following names: Under the Tuscan Sun, PS I love you, A Good Year and maybe, maybe Eat, Pray, Love. Not saying these are masterpieces, but they are way better :)
SnoopyStyle
Faith Corvatch (Marisa Tomei) is a romantic. She was convinced at the age of 11 by a Ouija game with her brother Larry and a fortune teller that her soul mate would be Damon Bradley. She's getting married to boring podiatrist Dwayne (John Benjamin Hickey). Kate (Bonnie Hunt)'s marriage to Larry (Fisher Stevens) isn't romantic anymore. She thinks he's cheating on her. Faith gets a call from Dwayne's classmate Damon Bradley for best wishes and he's leaving for Venice. She misses the plane and with Kate, they pursue him to Italy. They meet Giovanni (Joaquim de Almeida) who flirts with Kate. Faith falls for a shoe guy who claims to be Damon Bradley but then later reveals his real name to be Peter Wright (Robert Downey Jr.).It's a fun setup. Marisa Tomei is endearing and Bonnie Hunt is hilarious. They have great gal pal chemistry. It's a great road trip idea. Italy is visually scrumptious. The first half works very well. The second half has problems. It struggles with trying to finesse the Damon Bradley situation. The chemistry with RDJ is problematic with such a big lie. The movie just loses the rooting interest. He's a lying schemer. He keeps lying to her including the fake Damon Bradley. I'm not sold on this relationship.
C S
This movie is so cute and so endearing, that I find it possible to watch frequently and still love it. Robert Downey Jr. is damn sexy to boot! The main character has it set in her mind from various childhood experiences with the supernatural that she is destined to be with one particular man, a Damon Bradley. But as she matures she "settles" for a foot doctor and they become engaged. Then one day, when a friend of her fiancé's calls, she gets his number and his name, Damon Bradley. Then the search takes them to Italy to find her soulmate! She is a wacky individual who thinks she knows what is best and doesn't want any regrets, so I find her believable. Her silly best friend is Bonnie Hunt and she is hilarious. This is reminiscent of romantic movies of old, and has enough twists to keep you interested through the movie, as well as their romantic tension. I love this movie, and have loved it for years. Great for teens, which is when I found this movie, but I still love it.
AD
