All You Ever Wished For (formerly "Smitten!")

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SMITTEN! Film Review – A Breezy Tale of Love and Magic

May 22, 2018



If you are only familiar with Barry Morrow from his Oscar-winning screenplay for Rain Man, you might not know quite what to expect of his newest film. Smitten! is an hour and a half of goofy fun in the rustic Italian countryside. A little light on plot but full of love, humor, and sincerity, it makes for a decently satisfying mix of romantic comedy and magical realism.

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Smitten Supporting Characters Steal the Show

In Criss and Ghenea, Morrow has two talented, charismatic leads. It is frustrating, then, to see them saddled with such a by-the-numbers storyline. Boy meets girl. Girl is not interested in boy. Boy tries to get in girl’s good graces. Girl slowly warms up to him. Boy makes an obnoxious, grandiose gesture. Girl rejects him again. A thrilling dance scene at the village festival. Ill feelings dispelled, they’re in love! Root for them as you may, it’s hard to believe this happening organically, sans magic.


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These ostensibly ‘side’ stories give Smitten! a robust, sympathetic heart. While some might find Tyler and Rosalia’s narrative a bit less engaging, Criss and Ghenea throw themselves into the roles and bring them to life. The colorful characters of the village, the beautiful countryside, the little flourishes of music and architecture provide a delightful background. All in all, Smitten! is a sometimes silly, usually fun, and always heartfelt movie.

For more information visit the Smitten website

Available for your territory! “All You Ever Wished For”

Fantasy/ Romance/ Caper by Oscar winning Barry Morrow (“Rain Man”) starring the 2 time Emmy Nominee Darren Criss ("The Assassination of Gianni Versace" and "Glee") and Madalina Diana Ghenea, Miss Universe in the Oscar nominated film "Youth" by Paolo Sorrentino.



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This charming and endearing, modern fairy tale presents a clash of the “big city way of living” with “ Italian country style” when a New York City fashion mogul sends his son Tyler (Darren Criss) to Milan to take care of a business deal, hoping the trip will inspire his son to take over the family empire.

Plans go terribly wrong when Tyler gets kidnapped for ransom by a group of inapt Mafioso who end up taking him to the wrong hideaway - an enchanted Italian cottage called “Sarbolai” in the lush, rolling hills above Piano. The kidnappers’ scheme has a startling twist when each of the men becomes caught in a strange enchantment causing them to fall hopelessly in love with the first soul to meet his eyes.

Promo via House of Film’s Facebook page

All You Ever Wished For by Oscar Winning Barry Morrow  (“Rain Man”), Starring 2018 Emmy Winning Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace” and “Glee”)  and Madalina Ghenea, “Miss Universe” in the Oscar nominated film “Youth” by Paolo SorrentinoThis charming and endearing, modern fairy tale presents a clash of the “big city way of living” with “ Italian country style” when a New York City fashion mogul sends his son Tyler (Darren Criss) to Milan to take care of a business deal, hoping the trip will inspire his son to take over the family empire.Plans go terribly wrong when Tyler gets kidnapped for ransom by a group of inapt Mafioso who end up taking him to the wrong hideaway - an enchanted Italian cottage called “Sarbolai” in the lush, rolling hills above Piano. The kidnappers’ scheme has a startling twist when each of the men becomes caught in a strange enchantment causing them to fall hopelessly in love with the first soul to meet his eyes.While the Mafiosi get swept off their feet by hysterical and unfortunate choices, Tyler’s sets his eyes on the beautiful Rosalia (“Miss Universe”) who flatly refuses to do anything with him. Thus, the comic and romantic pursuits begin!All You Ever Wished For is a film that delivers on its title! Beautiful Italian countryside, food, love, comedy, and a magical charm that will capture your romantic imagination.Fantasy - Romance - Caper / HD / 1h 25 min. / USA

Via Madalina Diana Ghenea’s Instagram Story (October 20th, 2018)