Love,sex and lust

Rating: Null/10 (31 December 2008)

Vicky and Christina are two girlfriends who decide to spend the summer holiday in Barcelona,little did they know, they would both get tangled up in Juan Antonio's life, a charming free thinking Spanish painter who has a turbulent relationship with his ex-wife,Maria Elena.Both girls grow very fond of Juan Antonio but for different reasons.While Christina is experiencing life; Vicky is trying to escape from her ordinary relationship with her fiancé.When Maria Elena returns things get really spiced up... Vicky Christina Barcelona is a tremendous film,and hands down,the best scrip Woody Allen has written in the last decade.Everything just falls into the right place,from the beautiful scenarios to the witty speech which is a well-known trademark of Woody.You just can't help but appreciate this beautiful story.The acting was superb.Javier Bardem was the perfect choice to play Juan Antonio as he seemed so comfortable in the role.Scarlett Johansson sort of reprises her characters in Scoop and Match Point.Rebecca Hall was quite a pleasant surprise and Penelope Cruz was very good as the crazy and screwed up passionate ex-wife but not good enough for an Oscar nomination as some individuals are saying.This film should really win a Best Acting Ensemble award tough.Don't miss this film, its a great story with all the necessary ingredients to please a movie lover.
8/10