Puccini for Beginners
by Maria Maggenti
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Actor: Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Julianne Nicholson, Justin Kirk, Tina BenkoDirector: Maria Maggenti
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 82 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-03
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Strand Releasing
Movie Reviews of Puccini for Beginners
Movie Review: Humorous And Sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been interested in seeing this for a long time and finally bought it on a whim. I wasn't sure what to expect; the trailer for the film made it look pretty good, but I also felt like it would be easy to make this film cheesy or just dull.
I was happily surprised to find myself laughing throughout the entire movie! It was very funny and somehow managed to remain thoughtful during the process. Our main character, Allegra, (portrayed wonderfully and with excellent timing by Elizabeth Reaser) undergoes a tremendous transformation and makes me feel as though I'm on the ride with her. I find her to be a character that most people have been able to relate to at some point in their lives, which is another reason I was laughing so much; I could see similar things happening to many other people. (Not necessarily the bisexual love triangle, but I digress)
Though this movie didn't disappoint in making me smile, you may feel tears behind your eyes once or twice depending on how sympathetic you are to movie characters. (That's not a minus though!)
I am proud to call it one of the best independant films I have ever seen and I now gladly have this sitting in the front of my movie collection, as it has become an instant favorite. "Puccini For Beginners" is something that I easily see myself rewatching again and again, while laughing and loving it every single time.
Summary of Puccini for Beginners
Allegra loves her girlfriend samantha but cant commit. When samantha leaves her allegra rebounds with handsome professor phillip as well as with the beautiful recently single grace. Allegra juggles secret relationships with both never suspecting that phillip and grace have a connection of their own. Studio: Strand Releasing Release Date: 07/03/2007 Run time: 82 minutes Rating: NrSimilar DVD Movies
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