Walking on Sunshine
Walking on Sunshine

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Walking on Sunshine

2014
Movie
97 min
English

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users53%
Director: Max NicholsGenres: Romance, Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

Taylor goes to Italy for her sister Maddie's wedding to Raf. While there, she discovers that Raf is her ex-fiancé, whom she still has feelings for. Taylor must navigate her emotions and the wedding preparations as she tries to win Raf back before he marries Maddie.

Critical Reception

Walking on Sunshine received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its musical numbers uninspired. Audiences were slightly more forgiving, appreciating its lighthearted tone and catchy soundtrack, but it did not achieve significant commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic soundtrack and picturesque Italian setting.

  • Criticized for a weak, clichéd plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the musical numbers enjoyable, while others deemed them forced.

Google audience: Google users had mixed feelings about 'Walking on Sunshine'. Many enjoyed the upbeat music and the beautiful Italian scenery, finding it a fun, lighthearted watch. However, a significant portion of viewers found the storyline to be predictable and lacking originality, with some criticizing the acting and the forced integration of musical numbers.

Fun Fact

The film features a soundtrack packed with 1980s pop hits, including songs by Katrina & The Waves, Whitney Houston, and Madonna.

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