Starring: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz
Director: Woody Allen
Category: Comedy
Rated: PG-13
Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”), Oscar nominee Penelope Cruz (“Volver”) and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson (“The Nanny Diaries”) light up the stunning city of Barcelona in this sexy romantic comedy. Vicky and Cristina are two young Americans spending a summer in Spain, who meet a charming “Casanova” and his beautiful but volatile ex-wife. When they all become romantically entangled, the smoldering sparks begin to fly in hilarious fashion. Critics rave, “‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ is one of Woody Allen’s finest films, with bravura performances from its incredible cast” (Jeffrey Lyons, Reel Talk/NBC). (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: *** (out of four)
New York Post: ***1/2 (out of four)
Rolling Stone: *** (out of four)
USA Today: ***1/2 (out of four)
Overall: ***1/2 (out of four)
Tags: javier bardem, penelope cruz, scarlett johansson, woody allen