Rent Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
3.3 of 5 from 623 ratings
1h 32min
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- Synopsis:
- Our story begins in the picturesque surroundings of Barcelona where two American girls are about to find out that they have a lot more in common than they first anticipated. Vicky is a practical, studious and engaged. Cristina on the other hand is reckless, adventurous and recovering from a failed relationship. Both of them are about to have their worlds turned upside down by an infamous, bohemian artist called Juan and his psychotic ex-wife.
- Actors:
- Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Chris Messina, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn, Julio Perillán, Juan Quesada, Ricard Salom, Maurice Sonnenberg, Manel Barceló, Josep Maria Domènech, Emilio de Benito, Jaume Montané, Lloll Bertran, Joel Joan, Sílvia Sabaté, Penélope Cruz, Pablo Schreiber, Carrie Preston
- Directors:
- Woody Allen
- Voiced By:
- Christopher Evan Welch
- Narrated By:
- Christopher Evan Welch
- Writers:
- Woody Allen
- Studio:
- Optimum
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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- Awards:
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- Release Date:
- 22/06/2009
- Run Time:
- 96 minutes
- Languages:
- English LPCM Stereo
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
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Reviews (7) of Vicky Cristina Barcelona
A laugh an hour...yawn - Vicky Cristina Barcelona review by CP Customer
I am disappointed with myself for giving Woody Allen another chance. It has some stars in it (and that's the point), and Barcelona is a photogenic city, but the weak plot, self conscious voiceover and contrived sexual tension are just too much. It has the director's fantasy-laden paw prints all over it. On the positive side, of course all four main actors do what they can - and they all look good (again that's the point) AND there was one laugh out loud moment. One.
6 out of 7 members found this review helpful.
Vicky and Christina fulfill Woody's Fantasy - Vicky Cristina Barcelona review by CP Customer
I enjoyed this film more than I expected mainly because Woody Allen was not as obvious a presence in it as he is in many of his other films. Scarlett is gorgeous to look at and for once there is some serious eye candy for the girls in the shape of Javier Bardem whcih perked this film up for me.
As usual with a Woody Allen film it's all about the neurotic rather unreal characters and their take on relationships rather than anything much actually happening but the sumptous setting of Barcelona gives this film a luscious extra dimension which takes it above average.
Penelope shouts too much and goes over into a latino cliche, but Javier's wardrobe is worth a watch on its own.
3 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Modern Woody Allen At His Best - Vicky Cristina Barcelona review by GI
This is a really funny, quite touching and sexy romcom directed by Woody Allen and set in Spain, one balmy summer. Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) are two old friends who spend a summer in Barcelona. There they meet the charismatic artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem) who seduces both of them. But as the heady mix and match of the three of them gets complicated, into their lives comes Juan's ex wife, Maria Elena (Penélope Cruz), a tempestuous and unpredictable woman and Vicky's boring but safe fiancé Doug (Chris Messina) arrives from the US intent on marrying Vicky in Spain. All of their lives become very tense and confused as who loves who gradually reveals itself. Cleverly scripted and with great performances, not least Cruz who won an Oscar here, this is one of Allen's more appealing films of late and there's something very original about the convoluted relationships that the plot follows. It's also a very funny film too. If I have one big criticism is that the ending is a bit of a damp squib but that said this is still worth checking out if you've never seen it.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.