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Set amidst the expatriate community of Florence in 1938 -- during the rise of Fascism on the eve of World War II -- a penniless, widowed young British socialite, Mary Panton, travels to Italy to take up residence in the villa of some absent friends, only to find herself embroiled in a love triangle and political intrigue. When her much older friend Sir Edgar, a career-oriented diplomat, asks for her... See Full Description
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Drama, Romance, Thriller and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 5, 2000 Limited |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for thematic elements. |
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| Distributors: |
October Films, USA Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$2,927,319 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Apollo Guide,
"There’s not a whole lot going on up at the villa, at least not initially." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"Whether it was simple nostalgia or something else that drew [the Haases] to 'Up at the Villa,' it feels like the last shot fired in a war that was settled long, long ago." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: C-) "The rich folks are all up at the villa, but steer clear of these well-dressed bores." Full Review...
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JoBlo's Movie Emporium,
(5 out of 10) "This film is full of pretty pictures, nice decorations and beautiful scenery, but lacks any palpable romance, tension or chemistry." Full Review...
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