Monday, October 26, 2009

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

"Life is the ultimate work of art."

Directed By: Woody Allen (2008)

Summary: Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

Themes Explored: Differing attitudes towards relationships; Notions of love; “No one but you should choose your path to unhappiness,” to which we can take the liberty of adding, “because there’s no God and we are alone.” (The Crimson White Movie Review, University of Alabama, by: Ryan Mazer); notion of stereotypes and appearances.

Viewed: 19 octubre 2009