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Under the Tuscan Sun
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52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

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  • Starring: Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh
  • Summary: Inspired by the bestseller by Frances Mayes, this is the story of a woman (Lane) who travels to Tuscany in search of a new life.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Mark Sells
    90
    A charming, highly entertaining romantic adventure full of life, spectacular vistas, and sensual delight.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
    60
    The movie is not without charm or humor, but it leaves little for Lane to do besides chuckle at setbacks as if they were naughty children.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Anya Kamenetz
    30
    Only Sandra Oh, as the wisecracking lesbian Asian pregnant best friend, provides a bright spot. Get this sidekick her own sitcom!

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 11 out of 31
  1. NateH
    5
    This is absolutely a chick flick in the derogatory sense, but many of the scenes are beautiful because of the location. The supporting cast performed more skillfully and memorably than the bland protagonist.… Expand
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