Product: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Rating: 4.0
Enjoyable tour of Italy and personal growth
Unlike so many "women's" films which offer a self-indulgent whining approach to growth and development, this warm and beautiful film has a light touch which keeps the film moving forward. I like the principal character Francis portrayed by Diane Lane. She is likeable, funny and yet vulnerable, her openness and journey is one I enjoyed thoroughly. I picked up the book some time ago and never read it because I had a tough time believing I could empathize with a woman who buys a villa in Italy to get over a divorce. I mean HELLO- if I could afford to not work and just buy a villa in Italy I could get over anything- but the movie plays well and you genuinely like Frances.