This film is OK

Rating: 6/10 (10 December 2012)

This film is mildly amusing and yet contains some glimmers of the old Allen comic genius about it. I found it somewhat charming and overall not too bad. You won't be wetting yourself with laughter but it is 'a painting'of some charm nonetheless.
The film centres on the life/love stories of several folk in Rome hence the title 'Love Letters to Rome' all of which vary in their comedic factor.
Hats off to Penelope Cruz because her performance was outstanding and surprisingly good - she was very comical and great at speaking Italian. I think she stole the film in fact. Not so much the other stars, including Allen himself, largely down to the subdued material.
To go into more depth would bore the pants off anyone with a sane mind. Out of ten? A generous score is a 6 simply because it is an Allen and if feeling harsh, a bare five.