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1. Jason Sanders 01.27.09 / 9am

   I agree with you about the dialogue. It truly made the film the way it is. Full of wit and comedy that was subtle and genius especially with the dynamic duo of Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. I thought the film as a whole was generally inviting visually and mentally, but to me the locations and authenticity was the biggest contribution to invite the audience into the story.
2. Nicole Bacher 01.27.09 / 9am

   This is definitely one of my favorite films as well. I thought the scrip was clever and the actors truly brought it to life. I’ve always been a Woody Allen fan and this film is high on my list. The beautiful setting of Barcelona is one of a kind. The different relationships of the actors is entertaining alone. It’s a must see.
3. Collier Grimm 01.27.09 / 10am

   This is one of the best Woody Allen films that I’ve seen in years. Don’t get me wrong, I love Woody, but it’s a nice change to not be bombarded by his whiney melancholy-like acting style in one of his films. I agree with you that the mis en scene really adds to ones enjoyment of this film. The music, colors, classic Allen camerawork, and setting create the perfect mood for this incredible crazy love triangle. Penelope Cruz was amazing as well, she stole every scene she was in.
4. Vee Rice 01.27.09 / 8pm

   I have looked into this film what feels like a hundred times. I want to see it. I have wanted to see it. But finally, after reading your review, I put it on my Netflix. I am going to see it as soon as it’s available. I am extremely excited to see Scarlett Johansson in a role that doesn’t sound like her typical role. And I honestly can’t wait to be blown away by Penelope Cruz’s performance. From other reviews that I’ve heard from friends, the onscreen chemistry between Johansson and Hall is phenomenal. I trust the commentary on the dialog and look forward to that as well. Every time I read something new about this film I get more and more excited to see it.
5. Joel Pedersen 01.30.09 / 11am

   This film had everything. Penelope Cruz who is a fox. Javier Bardem who just spat game the who time. When he approached them and asked if they wanted to go home with him to have love making. Not only did i wonder if that would ever actually work for me. But i also labeled the guy my new idol
6. Travis Rennacker 02.02.09 / 2am

   its true this was a great cast, but thats no reason to put it up on a pedestal. I mean, i liked the film don’t get me wrong, but exquisite would not be word that i would use to describe this particular film.
7. Kevin Tran 02.02.09 / 10pm

   It’s difficult to watch films by a director who made classics like Annie Hall and Manhattan that have the warmth and comedy of a Charlie Chaplin film. And though I liked Vicky Cristina Barcelona, its missing the magic from his older films. I admire him for doing new things and always working though, he’s one of the hardest workers in show business, yet, he’s also the most inconsistent…
8. Rowan-George Smith 07.15.11 / 10pm

   Well done review. This was a totally engaging film by Woody Allen. This was totally Rebecca Hall’s film. She was brilliant in the role of Vicky. The great chemistry between Javier Bardem and Scarlett Johansson helped Johansson’s performance, still she is sort of bland as an actress, but this was one of her better films, I believe her acting partner, Bardem, helped tremendously. The story-lines, writing were well done. The idea to set the film in Barcelona was a wise choice. VCB was a great comedy, it was engaging and satisfying. I found the characters of Vicky and Cristina to be quite relatable for specific reasons. The music was lovely, the use of the Spanish language in parts with Penelope Cruz added a great layer in the film and, mostly Woody Allen was successful in developing a well crafted and specific story and nicely developed characters too. And Chris Messina…a gem.

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