Love Dreams
Love Dreams

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Love Dreams

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
90 min
English

A lovely young French woman comes to America seeking employment and to learn the English language better. The woman hooks up with a job agency that specializes in maid service. The woman winds up working for a colorful array of clients: A weird old man who lives in a house full of cats, a bickering dysfunctional family, a flaky old general and his kooky clan, and a handsome and wealthy widowed scientist.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Carlo VerdoneGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows the romantic misadventures of Woody, a shy and awkward young man from Rome. Woody struggles to find love and navigate the complexities of relationships, often finding himself in humorous and embarrassing situations. His encounters with various women highlight his insecurities and his earnest, albeit clumsy, attempts at connection.

Critical Reception

Love Dreams was a commercial success in Italy, appealing to audiences with its relatable portrayal of young adult romance and Carlo Verdone's signature comedic style. While not widely reviewed by international critics, it is considered a significant film in Verdone's early career, praised for its humor and authentic depiction of Roman youth culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted humor and relatable romantic struggles.

  • Carlo Verdone's performance as the hapless protagonist is a highlight.

  • Captures the zeitgeist of young Italian adults in the early 1980s.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Love Dreams" in Italy was generally positive, with many appreciating its comedic elements and the empathetic portrayal of its protagonist's romantic endeavors. Viewers often cited the film's humor and Carlo Verdone's relatable character as key strengths.

Fun Fact

Carlo Verdone also wrote the screenplay for 'Love Dreams', a common practice for him throughout his career, allowing him to fully embody his comedic characters and visions.

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