You, Me & Tuscany (Probably)

There are four lovely stars in this film: Tuscan scenery, Tuscan food, Rege-Jean Page, and Hallie Bailey, and the first two might even be given more longing looks by the camera than the human stars. It’s a pretty paint-by-numbers romantic comedy, but we just don’t get many of these anymore, and it’s refreshing and delightful. Bailey’s Anna hears that the Tuscan manor of her rich near-hookup Matteo is just sitting empty, and decides to go spend some time there. It’s hokey, it’s forced, but it’s the set-up for a ridiculous claim that she is Matteo’s fiancée, some heartwarming bits of found family, and a classic meet-cute with Page’s Michael, Matteo’s way, way hotter cousin. It’s as sunny and sweet as the Tuscan sunshine, and as light and tasty as Tuscan food, and has a 92% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes.

“So yes, this is a standard rom-com, in all the best of ways — both playing with the genre’s well-trodden tropes, and letting us enjoy how much fun they can be.” -Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
“The Tuscan landscape looks lovely, and the film demonstrates a generosity toward its characters that, let’s face it, feels like a balm when the real world can be so stupid and rough.” -Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture
“it is expertly directed by Kat Coiro and produced by Will Packer for maximum crowd-pleasing impact, offering the kind of pretty escapist fantasy that is especially appealing in these fraught times.” -Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter
“You, Me & Tuscany is old-school Hollywood romcom hokum.” -Sara Michelle Fetters, MovieFreak.com
“What truly makes You, Me & Tuscany feel so in line with the classic zany rom-coms of yore is how delightfully detached from reality it is, and how predictable its beats are.” -Narida Goffe, Slate
“You, Me & Tuscany is a deliciously charming throwback and a new step forward for the romantic comedy genre.” -Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven
“For an outlandish romance set in a theme-park version of Italy that features more slow-motion shots of food being tossed in the air than an ’80s McDonald’s commercial, it’s actually pretty charming.” -Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
“You, Me & Tuscany will be loved by rom-com fans for its sincere appreciation of the subgenre.” -Kristy Puchko, Mashable
“Like Zuccotto, Tuscany’s legendary whipped cream and chocolate dessert, it may not be nutritious, but it tastes very good.” -Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com

We’re still working out some details on the upcoming schedule, but You, Me, & Tuscany will probably be served at The Clyde starting Friday, May 22, and show Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday at 7:30.