Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem
Director: Woody Allen
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Awards: Won Best Picture (Comedy) at the Golden Globes and Best Performance in Supporting Role to Penelope Cruz at the Oscars.

Jane’s Review: I was smiling most of the time watching Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In three words, it is amusing. I love watching the magnificent panorama of Barcelona, Spain which is elaborately shown in the movie. Though Scarlett Johansson (as dreamy Cristina) and Rebecca Hall (as sensible Vicky) played their roles brilliantly, I had more fun watching Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena, the fierce and uncanny ex-wife to Javier Bardem (as celebrated painter Juan Antonio). Basically, the movie is a rueful comedy that explores the complexity of human relationships yet it is not grim. Overall, it is interesting enough without becoming frivolous. I recommend it to those who are exploring the depth of love and marriage - just yet.