Well so subtle it is!. Great writing, great acting. Had no expectations. Hadn't read any reviews and didn't know what to expect. Though I did wonder about main character's seriousness and endless sms messages and thought ok where's the hit man. But it completely transformed into an unpretentious relationship story. = On the bounce from a break up - naturally one would be putting up barriers. The girl does a great job of enjoying the moment and dragging Max out of slough of despond. Though I (prob identifying too much with the serious German guy Max) could see where she was coming from and her genuineness, there were moment when I felt I would happily push the girl into the canal if she didnt stop smiling and saying everything is wonderful ;-) All against backdrop of great pics of Venice. No happy ever after, no baddies, no goodies, no bodies just mellow 24 hours. I think we're all a bit conditioned by mr ridley, death in venice etc and you'll probably be looking for more action- just go with the flow and imagine one of your own romantic breakups. I think with that mindset you'll (maybe) thoroughly enjoy the absence of 'evil'
