Movie on DVD Review

Puccini for Beginners (2007)

Reviewed by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jul 06, 2007
EW's GRADE
C+

Details Release Date: Jul 03, 2007; DVD Release Date: Jul 03, 2007; Movie Rated: Unrated; Genres: Comedy, Romance; With: Justin Kirk and Elizabeth Reaser; Distributor: Strand Releasing

Director Maria Maggenti says it best in the commentary for Puccini for Beginners: ''This is a talky movie about self-absorbed people in New York City.'' Allegra (Elizabeth Reaser) falls for a perky glassblower (Mol) and a brainy professor (Kirk) — ex-lovers themselves. Unfortunately, the romantic entanglements are more exhausting than intriguing. EXTRAS The commentary, however, is full of fun footnotes: Mol actually made a pretty glass paperweight; her mom's painting hangs in Allegra's living room; Maggenti's apartment served as the main set. C+

Originally posted Jul 06, 2007 Published in issue #943 Jul 13, 2007 Order article reprints
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