The Trip to Italy
IFC Films | Release Date: August 15, 2014
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BHBarryAug 31, 2014
"The Trip To Italy" is not your average-type film but, instead, is a sequel to the filming of the road trip made by Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon to the northern part of Great Britain which, due to its apparent success, formed the basis and"The Trip To Italy" is not your average-type film but, instead, is a sequel to the filming of the road trip made by Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon to the northern part of Great Britain which, due to its apparent success, formed the basis and reason or their "Trip to Italy". Directed by Michael Winterbottom, Coogan and Brydon drive their way in their Mini-Cooper convertible along the Italian coast sampling persons and cuisine of the most delightful nature. Intermixes with the tour they are taking are references to the two tourists’ personal life and the not so fictional versions of them. Coogan and Brydon are wonderful as they banter, ad-lib and joke with each other about their respective traits and personalities but, through it all, a caring and bonding that is rarely found in two friends without any negative agenda. You watch the film liking its heroes and wishing you could be the third member of their group. Unorthodox and unlike most films the viewer will see, I give the movie an 8 for, above all, it is fun to watch, extremely entertaining and allows the audience to experience, not only the charm of really funny men but, in addition, the breathtaking beauty of the landscape that is Italy.… Expand
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TVJerrySep 19, 2014
If you saw "The Trip" you know what to expect: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reunite for a culinary tour of Italy. The majority of the "action" consists of the two comics bantering (in a car or a restaurant) and doing their impressions (theIf you saw "The Trip" you know what to expect: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reunite for a culinary tour of Italy. The majority of the "action" consists of the two comics bantering (in a car or a restaurant) and doing their impressions (the humorous highlights). The scenery is stunning, but the actual meals get less attention. Of course, it's really about them, so you like their style, you'll find yourself amused.… Expand
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whiskytengoAug 30, 2014
If you enjoyed The Trip, you should enjoy The Trip to Italy as well. It's in both the scenery & the interactions between Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan that the film particularly excels. More:If you enjoyed The Trip, you should enjoy The Trip to Italy as well. It's in both the scenery & the interactions between Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan that the film particularly excels. More: http://everybodyhatesatourist.net/travel-news/travel-movie-review-the-trip-to-italy/2014/08/30/… Expand
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sylvieSep 19, 2014
It was two hours of waiting for the movie to start and the two main characters to shut up. Worse movie, I really don't know what the critics are thinking...someone must be buying dinner or something. Terrible movie...don't bother.
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ottawacriticSep 1, 2014
Run, don't walk from this movie if you have believed the reviews! Never have I wanted the main characters in a film to just shut up more! They waste beautiful scenery, beautiful food, and beautiful women with their self-absorbed and usuallyRun, don't walk from this movie if you have believed the reviews! Never have I wanted the main characters in a film to just shut up more! They waste beautiful scenery, beautiful food, and beautiful women with their self-absorbed and usually off-key or completely inappropriate badinage.… Expand
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naingphyosanAug 27, 2014
I have watched the three stooges, it is fuuny. I love it. but my friends may not like it. my friend like " cast away" film, but I may not like it. . Don't think that if you like "avator", you friend will also like it. No. Different peopleI have watched the three stooges, it is fuuny. I love it. but my friends may not like it. my friend like " cast away" film, but I may not like it. . Don't think that if you like "avator", you friend will also like it. No. Different people have differnet likes
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davesterSep 18, 2014
Two quasi-witty guys on a road trip. Kind of annoying and there is no story. They think the dialogue is good but it's lame banter. Don't get why this got so well reviewed.
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lrassnerSep 19, 2014
Definitely not for everyone, and I was in the "not for" category. Fortunately I figured this out in the first 3 minutes, and walked out by 10 minutes with my husband. Our theater gave us comp passes for another movie. So if you do pay theDefinitely not for everyone, and I was in the "not for" category. Fortunately I figured this out in the first 3 minutes, and walked out by 10 minutes with my husband. Our theater gave us comp passes for another movie. So if you do pay the $$, and you are miserable by minute 3, go ahead and get your refund.… Expand
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LynFeb 1, 2015
This film has even less of a plot than its predecessor, "The Trip," but you might enjoy the gorgeous Italian scenery (and gorgeous Italian pasta) more than the moody moors of England (although I liked those). The guys' nimble wits andThis film has even less of a plot than its predecessor, "The Trip," but you might enjoy the gorgeous Italian scenery (and gorgeous Italian pasta) more than the moody moors of England (although I liked those). The guys' nimble wits and constant one-upmanship are fun again -- and there's even more on the "bonus" section of the DVD. (Brydon's conversation w/ a petrified Pompeian hit my funny bone.) Their musings about aging and death added a darker shading to this sequel ... but again, unfortunately, it really went nowhere. I'm hoping for a few new impersonations, and a bit more drama, if they reprise this again in a new locale.… Expand
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TyranianMay 9, 2019
Another reasonably entertaining trip, Coogan and Brydon are brilliant though it does start to drag.
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lasttimeisawDec 15, 2014
A double-bill of the film versions of BBC series THE TRIP, the first season is in 2010, Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour Northern England’s finest restaurants, but his then girlfriend Mischa (Stilley) back-pedals in the lastA double-bill of the film versions of BBC series THE TRIP, the first season is in 2010, Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour Northern England’s finest restaurants, but his then girlfriend Mischa (Stilley) back-pedals in the last minute, so Coogan asks his friend, the comedian and impressionist Rob Brydon to come with him instead. The second season is released this year, and the pair embarks on a trip to Italy for the another restaurant review tour. Both seasons are separately compressed into two film features by its director Michael Winterbottom.

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GinaKAug 31, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this film, but the bad news is that you have to pay attention. The jokes and impersonations are hilarious, but they come thick and fast. They identify each person mimicked in passing, but you have to follow carefully. YouI thoroughly enjoyed this film, but the bad news is that you have to pay attention. The jokes and impersonations are hilarious, but they come thick and fast. They identify each person mimicked in passing, but you have to follow carefully. You also should know something about movie history and the Romantic poets (Byron and Shelley in particular), so I can understand that this movie is sadly not for everyone. The scenery is lush, and the food is voluptuous and lovingly filmed to the point where it can make you crazy, especially if you are eating stale popcorn as we were. The film is a lot of fun, but I didn’t give it the highest rating because of the maudlin last half hour where personal family issues and a real family member and a not-very-interesting agent appear in person. The movie fell flat, and since this film is the equivalent of mental calisthenics, it was just a bit too long and the change in tone didn’t really work for me.… Expand
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BeachLoverSep 23, 2014
If it were not for the lovely "occasional" views of Italy, and the 30-second shots of the food, I would have walked out of this movie. It could have been an exquisite movie, but the over-winded silliness of the characters and the constantIf it were not for the lovely "occasional" views of Italy, and the 30-second shots of the food, I would have walked out of this movie. It could have been an exquisite movie, but the over-winded silliness of the characters and the constant ad-libbing with no logical conversation at all, absolutely no story-line, made this movie a disaster. I could have predicted the disaster when the opening scene was nothing but 15 minutes of their jibberish. I have never wanted the main characters in any movie to just be quiet - but this one, I just wanted them to shut-up, show more scenes of the food and of Italy. I mean, the title is "A Trip to Italy" not "A Roadtrip with Idiots." It was misleading, as well as the trailer, and I will be very reluctant to ever watch a movie directed by Winterbottom again. How sad, with the location and food storyline, it should have, and could have, been a wonderful movie. I rate this movie a Zero.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 2, 2019
Telling the same joke twice doesn't always work the same. When you know it in advance no matter how you try, the punchline will not be the same and the same thing happens to this film in relation to its predecessor. Its development no longerTelling the same joke twice doesn't always work the same. When you know it in advance no matter how you try, the punchline will not be the same and the same thing happens to this film in relation to its predecessor. Its development no longer feels so interesting but it's still enjoyable and that's more than enough to immerse yourself in it.… Expand
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