It's Alright
I went in expecting little and ended up enjoying this film more than I anticipated.
The story is funny, self-deprecating, and Chiara is charming, so one can't help but like her on screen. Catherine Deneuve is gorgeous and she has some of the most fun lines in the film.
There were elements in the story, however, that didn't make sense (Chiara's love interest and his so-so backstory) and it ultimately came down to lazy writing. Some plot points were not properly explained, while the audience was to suspend disbelief, which was asking too much.
In truth, the film is for Mastroianni fans, Deneuve fans (myself included), and their history and myth. It will make more sense to those who recognize references made to the Deneuve/Mastroianni history throughout the film, but will be a struggle for others who don't know the history of the power cinema couple. I happened to know quite a bit about both actors, particularly Deneuve, and my knowledge carried me along to the end but I doubt it would feel the same to audiences not in the know.
The story is funny, self-deprecating, and Chiara is charming, so one can't help but like her on screen. Catherine Deneuve is gorgeous and she has some of the most fun lines in the film.
There were elements in the story, however, that didn't make sense (Chiara's love interest and his so-so backstory) and it ultimately came down to lazy writing. Some plot points were not properly explained, while the audience was to suspend disbelief, which was asking too much.
In truth, the film is for Mastroianni fans, Deneuve fans (myself included), and their history and myth. It will make more sense to those who recognize references made to the Deneuve/Mastroianni history throughout the film, but will be a struggle for others who don't know the history of the power cinema couple. I happened to know quite a bit about both actors, particularly Deneuve, and my knowledge carried me along to the end but I doubt it would feel the same to audiences not in the know.
- Holli_Would
- Oct 14, 2024