Rotten
Allen's creative revival comes to a juddering halt with a foursome of would-be amusing vignettes that barely muster a laugh between them.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
To Rome with Love
Romance! Adventure! Hilarity! Italy!
2012 · 1h 51m · R
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Woody Allen
Overview
Four tales unfold in the Eternal City: While vacationing in Rome, architect John encounters a young man whose romantic woes remind him of a painful incident from his own youth; retired opera director Jerry discovers a mortician with an amazing voice, and he seizes the opportunity to rejuvenate his own flagging career; a young couple have separate romantic interludes; a spotlight shines on an ordinary man.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
47%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Once upon a time, calling a movie "lesser Woody Allen" might be considered a slap in the face. Now, it's more-or-less expected.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
Allen's story moves along quite wonderfully, primarily because of his nuanced casting.
Ricardo Baca, Denver Post
Fresh
Most of the characters are archetypes, yet Allen treats them with genuine affection and avoids the bitterness that's marred much of his recent work.
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
Fresh
It's minor Woody, but it's still Woody.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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