YOU, ME & TUSCANY – “For all its unapologetic cheese, cloying sentiment, and surface-level storytelling, it remains watchable”
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DIRECTOR
Directed by: Kat Coiro
MAIN CAST
• Halle Bailey as Anna
• Regé-Jean Page as Michael
• Marco Calvani as Lorenzo
• Lorenzo de Moor as Matteo
• Aziza Scott as Claire
• Nia Vardalos as Mrs. Dunn
SYNOPSIS
A free-spirited, young cook named Anna makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets Michael, the homeowner's cousin.
REVIEW SUMMARY
For all its unapologetic cheese, cloying sentiment, and surface-level storytelling, You, Me & Tuscany remains watchable. Yep, this is a true romantic comedy that doesn’t pretend (or even attempt) to be anything more than exactly that. It’s as implausible and farfetched as you’d expect - often telegraphing every beat long before it happens. However, I can’t say that our leads, Halle Bailey and Rege-Jean Page, ignite the screen with exceptional chemistry. But, they do enough with the few sparks they have. Bailey brings an effortlessly likable, bubbly presence that brightens even the film’s most predictable moments, while Page remains as swoon-worthy and charismatic as ever. Together, they make the lightweight material feel a little less flimsy. Of course, the film’s biggest scene-stealer isn’t either of them - it’s the location. The Tuscan town the movie inhabits is shot with postcard perfection. It practically begs you to book a flight. The setting also amplifies the romance, even when the script can’t quite keep up. And if you’re the type who loves food, prepare yourself: the movie frequently veers into full-on “food porn” territory. And, wth all its sun-dappled scenery, lingering wine sips, and breezy vineyard detours, You, Me & Tuscany feels like a film best enjoyed with a generous glass of red in hand. And honestly? A couple of glasses might make the whole thing go down even smoother…
BOX OFFICE TOP 5
8
Hoppers
$5.8 million