Very funny parts even if it's not Midnight

Rating: 8/10 (4 October 2012)

How nice to have Woody Allen's humorous look at Italian culture and people especially the paparazzi element. Wonder what country will be next? The formula of different stories intersecting in a European city works.
Great to have Judy Davis acting in one of Woody's tailor made roles again. Penelope Cruz is quite good as the sexy Italian. Alec Baldwin's thing with Jesse Eisenberg wore a bit thin. Ellen Page is good. Woody has a good role for himself here. The interesting and not internationally known (except for Roberto) Italian cast lend an authentic flavor and there are lots of subtitles. The opera scenes are hilarious and my favorite.
It's not as magical or delightful as Midnight in Paris. But it's not fair to compare it to that gem. We can't expect more of that style anyway. It's a thoroughly pleasant comedy with some unexpected original laughs and is well worth a watch.