***Warning: may contain spoilers***
AmeriQua (also known as EuroTrapped), is a movie that was generously financed by Italian producers and the Bologna Municipality. The generosity shows with the breath-taking scenery, beautiful music and enticing food frequently displayed throughout the film.
For all the grandeur of the stage, the actors and script of the film unfortunately, could not complement it. The story at first seemed quite compelling and unique, until it got itself lost in a maze of plots and subplots that even after the end of the film could not be resolved. Although some of the relationships (like Charley and Lele or Charley and Veronica) were nicely developed, the supporting characters just didn't seem to have enough lines or emphasis to complement the story. However, by the end of the film, even Charley and Veronica's romance seemed to just evaporate and lose its amour.
The worst part of the film of course is the incredibly childish "it was all a dream" ending that reverts back to the film's very first scene. By the end of the film, you can't help but just go with the flow and see where the madness leads next until the final, inexplicable surprise.
All in all, I gave the film a generous 6/10 mainly because it showcases the best of Italy and actually makes me want to visit the country - and Bologna in particular (something that the developers of the film clearly put emphasis on).
AmeriQua (also known as EuroTrapped), is a movie that was generously financed by Italian producers and the Bologna Municipality. The generosity shows with the breath-taking scenery, beautiful music and enticing food frequently displayed throughout the film.
For all the grandeur of the stage, the actors and script of the film unfortunately, could not complement it. The story at first seemed quite compelling and unique, until it got itself lost in a maze of plots and subplots that even after the end of the film could not be resolved. Although some of the relationships (like Charley and Lele or Charley and Veronica) were nicely developed, the supporting characters just didn't seem to have enough lines or emphasis to complement the story. However, by the end of the film, even Charley and Veronica's romance seemed to just evaporate and lose its amour.
The worst part of the film of course is the incredibly childish "it was all a dream" ending that reverts back to the film's very first scene. By the end of the film, you can't help but just go with the flow and see where the madness leads next until the final, inexplicable surprise.
All in all, I gave the film a generous 6/10 mainly because it showcases the best of Italy and actually makes me want to visit the country - and Bologna in particular (something that the developers of the film clearly put emphasis on).