Molto Bella

I was a little surprised by this film. I got to see it early and fell in love with the characters, the music and the scenery. This is a very low budget movie, but it was done very artistically. The main character. Hal runs into josie a one hit musician looking to find the inspiration for a second hit song. Hal is a poet that wants to find his voice on the page. The two decide to explore the Italian town of. Taormina together and they find a spark that helps their careers. I had never heard of either actors. The one great thing about the movie was introducing me to. Andrea von Kampen. Her music is great so check out her videos. The other thing about this movie is the scenery and if you were an artist you could paint a hundred great paintings from the scenery. The movie felt very honest and moved easily down the Italian streets. Try it I think you will be surprised.

Andrea von Kampen's songs & performances create the soul of this film, and she and her co-lead Paul Peterson deftly let the story breathe and blossom. Ironically, my initial reaction was how it was unfortunate that the lead actress's singing had to be dubbed in. It took a minute to realize von Kampen is the real deal - singing, playing, and writing her own stuff - not at all a stand-in.

Gorgeous Italian backdrops frame the actors and color their conversations as they playfully tease their way towards a relationship. The poetry of the screenplay is lovely. I'd prefer an engaging little story like this one, bathed in music, scenery, and smart dialogue, to 1000 CGI blockbusters.

I enjoyed the movie, a young man lands in the beautiful town of Taormina Italy and compliments a young lady on her music as she plays guitar and sings with a beautiful backdrop. He is a writer of poetry, she is a singer songwriter. They are both looking for inspiration, they both have secrets. They relate easy and well. Complications are looming. They are both enriched by each other. The end leads you to wonder or write your own conclusion, but there is a good hint. Not full of bad language, instead, good songs, and poetry, and chemistry. Both new actors, Paul Peterson is co-writer of the movie and lead actor. Andrea Von Kampen is the lead actress and is in fact a singer / songwriter introduced in this movie. I looked her up online and am now enjoying her music!

My wife and I really loved this small lovely movie. The music, the poetry, the acting, the scenery. Pulls at the heartstrings. So nice to see a love begin in friendship and emotional/intellectual connection rather than sex. Some of the professional reviewers who gave it so-so ratings don't get it. Had to watch it a second time to catch more details and be certain of the ending. Thanks to those who created this. PS It only added to my pleasure, after reading about the movie, to learn that the key actors/producers were originally from Nebraska and became friends at the U if Nebraska. I was born and grew up in Nebraska before moving for college and my career. Perhaps it's a Nebraska thing. :)

It's a rare occasion when a Romantic film comes along and the couple isn't hopping in bed in the first 10 to 15 minutes. This film is rich with scenery, plot, and overall warmth. Chance Encounter" is a genuine and moving film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. It is a testament to the power of cinema to touch our hearts and challenge our minds. I highly recommend this film to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant cinematic experience. The story is crafted such that it takes you on a brief journey in yet a very a subtle and gentle manner. The acting, music, storyline, and scenery make this movie a gem.