Hello all: its me the other Geek who goes to the movies.
Yesterday, I went to see Woody Allen's new film " To Rome with Love". In recent years, I have learned to avoid the Woody Allen movies that Woody Allen actually appears in. However, I will say this one has built off of the success of "Midnight in Paris" and his more recent successes.
Like most Woody allen movies, this one features parallel stories lines. Unlike others where there is some interception, these characters remain for the most part unrelated. You have stories of what should have been, regret, lessons learned and excitement for the future rolled up into one film.
The movie deals with the traditional Woody Allen theme of "Regret" and changing your future. Alec Baldwin's character advising his younger self about his future was an example of this. Roberto Benenni's storyline was much along the same lines. His character went from no body to celebrity overnight. When his 15 minutes of fame was literally over, he missed the craziness and the recognition.
I will say this movie got very busy for me at times. Alec Baldwin and David Eisenberg's story line got me confused at first until I realized it was the older architect trying to direct the younger in the ways of love and the world. The story line of the young married couple having last flings before they settle down for good, was another confusing story line. I am leaving out the others.
Overall, the movie was enjoyable. Very busy. I'm going to give it a 3/5.
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