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Vicky Cristina Barcelona |  | Director: Woody Allen
Actors: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Kevin Dunn
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
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Rating:  156 reviews
Sales Rank: 1525
Format: Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WEID81672D
UPC: 796019816724
EAN: 0796019816724
ASIN: B001DJ7PR8
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: January 27, 2009
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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 01/27/2009 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg13
It must be true that getting out of town can do a fellow a lot of good, because Vicky Cristina Barcelona is the best movie Woody Allen has made in years. Okay, you're right, 2006's Match Point already claimed that honor and, as Allen's first film made in England, established the virtues of getting away from overfamiliar territory (namely Manhattan). But the Woodman's first film made in Spain matches the ice-cold Match Point for crisp authority, and yields a good deal more sheer pleasure besides. Rebecca Hall (Vicky) and Scarlett Johansson (Cristina) play two young Americans, best friends, spending a summer in Catalonia. Vicky is going for a master's in "Catalan identity" (though her Spanish is shaky); Cristina is going along for, oh, just about anything. That soon includes celebrated abstract artist Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who's anything but abstract in his forthright proposition that the two join him in his private plane, his travels, and his bed. That he has an insane ex-wife, Maria Elena (Penélope Cruz), who may or may not have tried to kill him is not really an issue until the wife reappears and ... well, consider the possibilities. Vicky Cristina Barcelona isn't exactly a comedy, at least not in the manner of Allen's "early, funny ones," but it's informed by a rueful wit that finds its fullest expression in reflective voiceover commentary. Spoken by Christopher Evan Welch, but surely on behalf of the 73-year-old auteur, this element of the film is neither (as some have charged) patronizing nor uncinematic; rather, it's integral to the movie's participation in a venerable European literary tradition, the sentimental education. Instead of Bergman or Fellini, this time Allen is invoking the François Truffaut of Jules and Jim and Eric Rohmer in his many meditations on the game of love. The entire cast is terrific (both Hall and Johansson get to play "the Woody part" at different points), with Bardem and Cruz especially delightful as exemplars of Old Worldliness. Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe honors every drop of Catalonian sunlight and glint of Gaudí architecture. --Richard T. Jameson Stills from Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Click for larger image)
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 Oh, Woody, What Were You Thinking? March 3, 2010
Ken Douglas (Landlocked in Reno)
A lot of people liked this movie, but jeez, I gotta say I found it hard to get into and hard to believe in and I'm a Woody Allen fan, have been for a long time. But that scene with Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall in that restaurant in Barcelona when Javier Bardem saunters up to their table and says he wants to fly them off on his private plane and make love to both of them at the same time, come on!
These girls are American Hotties and they ain't a going anywhere with any dude short of Mick Jagger with a line like that. Girls as hot as these, probably Mick would have a problem, he is getting a bit long in the tooth, after all. But these girls, they go, that would never ever happen. Then having Scarlett move in with the Javier character and wind up not only having an affair with him, but with Penelope Cruz, the ex-wife, as well -- well, well, well, a gentleman's fancy but not real.
And after only one night out in the grass, shagging with Javier and the Rebecca Hall character is madly, ever so madly in love, but she says nothing so that her best bud Scarlett can keep a-going with her threesomes. Madly in love with the Javier character, but marries the dud fiancee anyway.
Oh, Woody, What Were You Thinking? It's hard to believe this was made by the same man who gave us Annie Hall.
 Mostly pleased February 7, 2010
Robert W. Wilson
The service was fine, came fast and in good condition. The movie itself was not as good as I would have liked. Surely not the fault of the vendor. I would rent again from them.
 Awesome movie February 1, 2010
Phil (New York, NY)
I bought this movie solely for my future wife, Penelope Cruz. And sure the other girl too. However to my delightful surprise, this movie was beautiful, cleverly funny, musically charming, and very interesting characters. With scenes of Spain, I love the Spanish guitar that is played throughout the film. The film is quasi romantic, has slight suspense, and extremely clever. If you're seeking a pure comedy movie, watch Zombieland; or a romantic comedy try Love Actually as this is neither. Having a hard time describing where this fits in and who would watch this movie; I suppose get it if you love the talented Penelope and 'ok' actress Scarlett, as they are one of most beautiful women in the world.
As for the HD vs DVD, I wasn't sure if I could tell the difference, but a few dollars more who wouldn't want to see these women in HD?
Ending where we start December 30, 2009
M. DeWitt
What do we want in life? Do we want the happy ending? Do we want to live the safe life? Do we want to always search for adventure?
These are the questions that Woody Allen and this film ask of its viewers. Cristina is the classic lost youth of generation X/Y, looking for a meaning in the worlds, knowing only what she does not like. Vicki, on the other hand, is the career oriented woman who knows exactly what she wants, and has the husband to match. She is leading a safe life. When posed with the question by the dashing Javier Bardem as the mysterious and sensitive painter Juan Antonio, these two woman are forced to confront their own philosophies of life. Infused with the ever vivacious Penelope Cruz and the muse and femme fatale, Maria Elena, this film is another Allen masterpiece of existential angst played in his late comic style. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Catalonia, the film has all the classic Allen tricks, the fun voice overs and the wacky Allen mid movie alter ego. A must watch. In the end, you may not like this film, but in the very least you will no what you do not like...much like the characters in this film.
 WOODY ALLEN: ALWAYS REFRESHING! December 25, 2009
Carlos E. Calderon (Guatemala)
Vicky and Cristina, two American college students, decide to spend the summer in Barcelona, Spain. During their visit they meet a bohemian Spanish painter named Juan Antonio who's recently separated from his wife Maria Elena after a stormy relationship. The plot thickens in several directions when both women find themselves attracted to Juan Antonio! Once again Woody Allen proves his mastery at writing and directing original and refreshing stories. The three women: Rebeca Hall, Scarlet Johansen and Penélope Cruz look beautiful. Cruz won a well-deserved Academy Award for playing Maria Elena. Good show, don't miss it.
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