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Andrew Barker, Variety: Maria Sole Tognazzi's romantic comedy proves more effective as a resort showcase than as an emotionally involving narrative. Read more
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic: There is a warm naturalness to the dialogue, and Buy is wonderfully evocative. Read more
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader: Flatly told and highly familiar. Read more
Tom Long, Detroit News: One of those rambling European films with little plot but lots of atmosphere ... Read more
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: Putting her seemingly content protagonist through very low-key emotional crises, director Maria Sole Tognazzi gently explores what it means to be unmarried, middle-aged and female. Read more
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: You won't find much heft in Maria Sole Tognazzi's Italian dramedy, but it'll make for a decent mini-vacation if you could use a brief escape. Read more
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: Narratively and emotionally, this weirdly becalmed trifle by Maria Sole Tognazzi ends up almost exactly where it started. Read more
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: A frothy romantic comedy tinged with melancholy and yearning. Read more
Matthew Lickona, San Diego Reader: A collection of carefully rendered details does not a movie make. Read more
David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: This Italian romantic dramedy needs a little room service, because the romance, comedy and drama are sometimes in short supply. Read more
Kristin Tillotson, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Its refreshing conclusion is more suited to ambiguous European sensibilities than the all-American desire for happy endings or at least concrete resolutions ... Read more
Nick Schager, Village Voice: Tognazzi shoots her material with stately grace but a distinct lack of energy, which is also true of Buy's composed but inert lead performance. Read more
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: The final destination of "A Five Star Life" is well worth the wait, but the service is so slow that some viewers may check out early. Read more