Product: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Rating: 5.0
Tuscany never looked lovelier
This visual feast of a romantic comedy stars the lovely and earthy Diane Lane as Frances, who sets off for a Tuscan vacation after her divorce. Once there, she falls in love with the place, buys a broken-down villa, and proceeds to merrily fix it up, with the help of all the usual village stereotypes. She is longing for love and finds it, as well as peace and happiness.This is the quintessential chick-flick about a plucky heroine who can do anything and is surrounded by loveable characters. What separates this film from the ordinary romantic comedy is Diane Lane's strong screen presence and her talent; she is utterly believable as the spunky, lusty, modern woman with stars in her eyes. The exquisite location photography could well start a boom in Tuscan tourism. Heartily recommended.