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Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Woody Allen’s Gem Regarding Love
Could the question “what do I want in a partner” be ultimately impossible to answer? Spoilers incoming!
Woody Allen is a tough nut to crack as a filmmaker. My experience is akin to that of a toxic love-hate relationship; one which either bores me to death and leaves a sour taste in my mouth (Annie Hall), or a mind-bending insight on the contradictions of human nature and the surprisingly destructive of sex (Match Point) which I end up adoring.
I’m glad to say the 2008 “romantic comedy” Vicky Cristina Barcelona belongs to the latter, fighting toe-to-toe to become my all-time favorite from Woody Allen’s filmography. My fascination towards this movie comes with the fact it dares to think about a rather uncomfortable statement regarding human relationships. It all has to with the million-dollar question: what the hell do I want from a partner?
Some people struggle with this question for years. Decades even. So Woody Allen has decided to hint at a possible “solution”. And his answer is not only a bit terrifying, it’s downright depressing.
You will be shocked to know Vicky Cristina Barcelona tells the story about two American girls, Vicky and Cristina, during their visit to Barcelona. That mystery aside, these two lovely ladies have managed to form a quite frank and…
