MOVIE- I Am Love (lo sono l'amore)

Some WOW, Some Blech!
Release (in U.S.) 6-18-10
R (2:00)
8/15/10 at Crossroads
RT: 81, cag: I'll go with the same: 81
Director: Luca Guadagnino
In Italian, with subtitles
Tilda Swinton

Set in modern-day Milan, we meed the affluent Recchi family. The grandfather is turning over the reins of his major factory to his son and grandson. The grandson, Eduardo, has different ideas than his father, and is not wholly invested...he is trying to begin a restaurant with his chef friend, Antonio. The protagonist is his mother, Emma, played by Tilda Swinton. There is also a sister. And although the family has a large "staff," there is one in particular that is highlighted more than the others, which adds a nice touch to the story.

Some of the story is predictable, one, late in the movie, is more of a shock. The cinematography was unusual, some of the music was too loud and tacky for me. I loved Tilda Swinton. I don't really want to tell too much of the plot, 'cause part of the enjoyment was watching the story unfold. At first it seemed cold and emotionless, but warmed up...a lot...as it continued. There's a little bit of everything here. Milan in winter. Black and white vs. color. Love. Parent/child. Lovers. Gourmet food. And touches of all sorts of other things.

The subtitles were easy, you didn't even realize you were reading instead of listening to understand the dialogue.