Bread and Tulips
First Look International | Release Date: July 27, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
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Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
16
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
A movie about serendipity and spontaneity. Read full review
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
It may be that a relationship like the one here between Rosalba and Fernando is impossible in real life. All the more reason for this movie. Read full review
80
The New York TimesDana Stevens
Soldini's amiable new comedy suggests that an older, better Italy of imagination, rationality and civility survives on the fringes of a modern nation obsessed, like most others, with consumerism, empty prosperity and easy pleasure. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderFred Camper
The first half of the film, in which Maglietta gradually discovers herself as something other than a servant, is genuinely engaging. Read full review
80
New Times (L.A.)Jean Oppenheimer
A charming little film, filled with eccentric characters and ingratiating performances. Read full review
80
Washington PostStephen Hunter
Nicely done, sweet, delicately comic and a complete delight. Read full review
75
Baltimore SunChris Kaltenbach
Soldini's consistently understated touch, and a poignant turn by Licia Maglietta as the confused and bemused main character, turns Bread and Tulips into a character study worth studying.
75
Boston GlobeLoren King
Manages the right balance of fairy tale and joyous self-discovery. And the Venice locations don't hurt.
75
Philadelphia InquirerCarrie Rickey
Actresses such as Maglietta are why movies were invented: You never get tired of her mercurial personality or of her infinitely compelling face. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Maglietta gives a magical performance in this lightweight but flavorsome comedy. Read full review
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
An utterly beguiling tale. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Too lethargic and strung-out for its own good. Thankfully, it casts a pleasant, amusing and touching spell anyway, but more energy and a markedly shorter running time might have turned a sunny diversion into something more special. Read full review
70
L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn Dumpert
Maglietta, whose soulful countenance and offhand grace are soothing to behold, and Ganz, who says more with a shrug and sigh than most poets do with a sonnet. Read full review
67
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
A sweet-spirited, extremely well-cast little comedy. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
It's an endearing romantic daydream, but misses the bus where matters of reality are concerned. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
As escapist fantasies go, this easygoing romance is a modest winner. Read full review
60
Mr. ShowbizMichael Atkinson
For some viewers, this will seem a trial of predictability and unrelenting sweetness; for others, it's more than enough.
50
TV Guide MagazineFrank Lovece
Characters' eccentricities feel contrived and the wackiness seems forced, though the film's amiable ambling does keep the viewer intrigued, if not charmed. Read full review
50
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
It's all very sweet, but the film goes in too many directions. Read full review
50
Village VoiceJessica Winter
A happy ending is never at issue here -- it's clear where she's going, but there's little clue where she's been. Read full review
40
Washington PostDesson Thomson
A little too shopworn and pokey to be more than a respectable European diversion. Read full review
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