The Trip to Italy

2014 • 108 minute

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Michael Winterbottom's largely improvised 2010 film, The Trip, took comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon—or semifictionalized versions thereof—on a restaurant tour around northern England. In this witty and incisive follow-up, Winterbottom reunites the pair for a new culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets' grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. Rewhetting our palates from the earlier film, the characters enjoy mouthwatering meals in gorgeous settings from Liguria to Capri while riffing on subjects as varied as Batman's vocal register, the artistic merits of "Jagged Little Pill," and, of course, the virtue of sequels. Winterbottom trains his camera to capture the idyllic Italian landscape and the gastronomic treasures being prepared and consumed while keeping the film centered on the crackling chemistry between the two leads. The Trip to Italy effortlessly melds the brilliant comic interplay between Coogan and Brydon into quieter moments of self-reflection, letting audiences into their insightful ruminations on the nuances of friendship and the juggling of family and career. The result is a biting portrait of modern-day masculinity.

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If all I had to do was watch Steve Coogan it'd probably be a decent flick. Instead, less than 10 minutes in and I wanted to reach through the screen and choke slam Rob because he's so annoying. Can't give a full review because I just couldn't make it 1/4 of the way through, much less to the end.

If you are looking for a film highlighting Italy's food...this is not it. Yes, you will see some scrumptious looking dishes being served at the table, and hear an occasional ecstatic moan signaling its virtue, however, neither the food, its preparation, or its inspiration is mentioned at all in this film. If you are looking for a film about Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast, its history, or traditions...this is not it. Yes, there are plenty of breathtaking panoramas of ocean side villages ablaze with color. However, their only purpose is to serve as eye candy as we are forced to watch 2 supposed friends waste their time trying to one up each other with their celebrity impersonations. If you like the idea of 2 college roommates now in their 40's, traveling together across the Italian seaside revealing only how desperate and meaningless their lives have become...this is the movie to watch.

Perhaps it's because we're Americans, but this was the DUMBEST movie ever. It's just two old British guys driving through Italy doing unrecognizable impressions of unknown actors rather than appreciating the fact that they are in a gorgeous country and eating incredible food. They don't even acknowledge what city they are in or what food they are eating. For 1 hour and 48 minutes we watched (what I'm assuming are popular actors from....who knows, Scotland? The UK? They kept doing stupid accents so it was hard to track when they were themselves or when they were attempting impersonations) two boring men drive in a tiny car and sit at fabulous restaurants while talking about literally NOTHING. No mention of the food or the locale, just odd impressions and adultery. Don't waste your time or money.