Serenata a Maria

First let me say that Sergio Bruni could really sing so well. I enjoyed listening to every song. The guy could sing the telephone book and it would be beautiful.

But for someone who can emote so well in his singing and stage presence, he looked like a marionette in this movie. He seemed so ill at ease in front of the camera that I'm not surprised that his speaking role was limited. I blame the director because anyone can see that Sergio Bruni has the necessary talent to execute any role.

Now having said that, his screen time was still the most entertaining over everyone else. I would have definitely turned this movie off if not for him.

The movie was quite shallow in spite of itself. It tried to include some qualities to give it depth, but it failed. The happy ending just "happened" without any story line bringing it there. The comic elements were mostly inane. Bruni playing piano was unintentionally comical. Throughout the whole movie I was just waiting for Bruni's next song.

I recommend this movie only if you're looking for some Sergio Bruni music videos, otherwise give it a miss.