Is Alone in the City Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2011)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Alone in the City (2011), audiences are invited back into the world of Romance, Comedy. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "A young couple romantically contemplate the sunrise on the Buenos Aires waterfront. The talk becomes a discussion. The discussion in fight. And some fights can be irreconcilable. Each of them will go through the city separately, meeting with friends, family and even strangers, generating situations that will lead them to question how and why they got where they are. An external and internal journey, with learnings and reflections about love, the couple and life."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Felipe Colombo attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Romance. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Alone in the City worth your time? If you appreciate Romance, Comedy films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Alone in the City misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 101 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.