Marcello Mio

I went in expecting little and ended up enjoying this film more than I anticipated.

The story is funny, self-deprecating, and Chiara is charming, so one can't help but like her on screen. Catherine Deneuve is gorgeous and she has some of the most fun lines in the film.

There were some elements in the story that didn't make sense, however, and it ultimately came down to lazy writing. Some plot points were not properly explained, while expecting he audience was the audience to suspend disbelief, which was already asking too much.

In truth, this is a film for those who know Deneuve, Mastroianni, their history and myth, and who can follow along with the references made throughout the film. I happened to know quite a few of them, so my knowledge carried me along to the end but it feels like it wouldn't be the same for those not in the know.