To Rome with Love
To Rome with Love

To Rome with Love

2012Movie111 minEnglish

Four tales unfold in the Eternal City: While vacationing in Rome, architect John encounters a young man whose romantic woes remind him of a painful incident from his own youth; retired opera director Jerry discovers a mortician with an amazing voice, and he seizes the opportunity to rejuvenate his own flagging career; a young couple have separate romantic interludes; a spotlight shines on an ordinary man.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users65%
Director: Woody AllenGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The film is an anthology of four separate stories set in Rome. One story follows a retired opera director searching for a singer, another focuses on a young American tourist who gets lost and meets a local woman, a third centers on a businessman who wakes up to find himself inexplicably famous, and the final tale involves a newlywed couple's honeymoon encounters with unexpected characters.

Critical Reception

To Rome with Love received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Woody Allen's direction and the charm of certain segments, particularly those featuring Roberto Benigni and Penélope Cruz. However, some critics found the film's episodic nature disjointed and the individual storylines uneven in quality, leading to a less cohesive overall experience compared to some of Allen's more celebrated works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming moments and the performances of its ensemble cast.
  • Criticized for its episodic structure and uneven storytelling.
  • Seen by some as a lighthearted but ultimately forgettable entry in Woody Allen's filmography.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be charming and entertaining, with many appreciating the humor and the beautiful Roman setting. However, some viewers felt the various storylines didn't always connect well, leading to a somewhat fragmented viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film marked Woody Allen's return to directing and starring in a film shot entirely in Italy since 'A New York Story' (1989), which was partially filmed in Italy.

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