An Almost Ordinary Sumer - Croce E Delizia (Italian Movie Review)

9/10

When two families from different sides of the tracks end up in the same house only two people know it’s not a coincidence. These two people are going to get married in three weeks time and are about to introduce each other to their respective families. The news will arrive as a shock. As the families of our star crossed lovers decide to separate them at any cost, a chain of misunderstandings and hilarious situations is insured.

If you want to get the best value out of AN ALMOST ORDINARY SUMMER, don’t read spoilers or watch the trailer. The biggest twist comes in the beginning and not really a spoiler, but it is better to go and see the movie “blind”. Overall the film is a typical European comedy about the clash of families of different social statuses, but what makes AN ALMOST ORDINARY SUMMER unique is the examination of a topic that only a few decades ago would be unlikely to become the main theme of a mainstream movie, especially a comedy. Not entirely realistic and over the top romantic, the film is filled with fine performances and beautiful Italian views. A contradiction, where a lighthearted entertainment comes with a lot of heart. Highly recommended!