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FILM DETAILS

Certificate 12A

Cast Rebecca Hall Scarlett Johansson Javier Bardem Penelope Cruz Chris Messina Patricia Clarkson

Directors Woody Allen

Screenwriters Woody Allen

Running Time 96 minutes

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (12A)

Plot
American friends — cautious, betrothed Vicky (Hall) and carefree Cristina (Johansson) — arrive in Barcelona. Their holiday is thrown open when they fall in with painter Juan Antonio (Bardem) and his tempestuous ex-wife, Maria Elena (Cruz).

Verdict
Within Allen’s recent output, Vicky Cristina is the highlight. See it for beautiful locales, an ambivalent look at human relationships and a clutch of great performances, especially from Cruz.


Reviewer: Ian Freer

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