Vicky Cristina Barcelona (12A)
Two young Americans abroad in a sensuous European city, a delicious romantic comedy
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz
USA, 2008, 1 hour 36 minutes
Sun 29 March 7.30pm - The Regal Tenbury Wells
Tue 31 March 6.00pm / Wed 1 April 6.15pm / Thur 2 11.00am - The Courtyard Hereford
With its amusing script, great cast and its tongue-in-cheek, knockabout nature this is a distinct return to form for Allen who has set the bar pretty low with his recent output. When two young Americans with opposing ideas of love and romance encounter a laid back Latin seducer events take a surprising turn, then get crazier still when his mad ex-wife Maria enters the picture. Hall is tremendous as the archetypal Allen lead, all hesitation and uptight uncertainty, while Bardem and Cruz send themselves up as the sexy, volatile Spaniards with evident gusto and consummate ease. This spicy comedy achieves a credible and enjoyable tone that's been sadly lacking from Allen's films for far too long.
"...a total joy." The Times
Winner of Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
Winner of BAFTA for Supporting Actress
On Wednesday the screening is sponsored by
External Links: Official Site / New York Times review