That's Amore
That's Amore

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That's Amore

2022
Movie
49 min
Danish

An absurd modern anti-romantic love story about falling in and out of love, driven by a discussion of the statement made by relationship professionals that "love consists of 20% feelings and 80% willpower".

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users56%
Director: Nick VallelongaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Carlo and Patty, a seemingly perfect couple from Italian-American backgrounds, are preparing for their wedding. However, Carlo discovers that Patty's family doesn't know he's not Italian, and Patty discovers Carlo's family doesn't know she's not Italian. This revelation sends them on a comedic journey to deceive both families and ensure the wedding goes off without a hitch.

Critical Reception

That's Amore received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired, though some praised the performances of the lead actors. Audience scores were slightly more forgiving, appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired ethnic stereotypes for its humor.

  • Lacks originality and offers a predictable romantic comedy plot.

  • Despite a few charming moments from the cast, the film ultimately falls flat.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a light and easy watch, with many enjoying the chemistry between the leads and the predictable, feel-good nature of the story. However, some viewers felt the humor was dated and the plot lacked substance.

Fun Fact

The film's premise is inspired by a real-life situation involving director Nick Vallelonga's own family history and mistaken identity.

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