Vicky Cristina Barcelona

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  • Opened August 15, 2008 
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • PG-13 | for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and smoking

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • Vicky and Cristina, these two young Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist and his beautiful but insane ex-wife. Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, both comedic and harrowing results ensue. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson
  • Director: Woody Allen
  • Genres: Romance

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona

by jwelch5742

It was an little okay. I did not the screenplay, but It had wonderful performances for Penélope Cruz....

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

The film's freedom and control, its inspiration and focus, announce it as the work of a confident and mature artist. Read full review

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New York Post
| Lou Lumenick

After years of diminishing returns, Woody Allen spectacularly returns to form with Vicky Cristina Barcelona, his funniest movie in years and arguably his sexiest. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

Smoking, shouting, practically shooting off sparks, Cruz spreads a wildfire sexuality across Allen's sunny tableau of Catalan country picnics and scenic Barcelona ramblings. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

As exhilarating, captivating and enjoyable as a summer romance in an exotic city. Read full review

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Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."