'Solo Mio' A Review

Solo Mio is a romcom about Matt(Kevin James) an American school teacher who is left at the alter during his destination wedding in Rome. He remains on his honeymoon tour group as he can't get a refund and befriends the other couples as well as a local cafe owner Gia(Nicole Grimaudo).

James is his typical charming self and Girmaudo is captivating and the two have good chemistry. Both Alyson Hannigan and Kim Coates are effervescent and funny as one of the couples that Matt connects with. And the rest of the supporting cast are all pretty fun, the tone is all very light and breezy. It is noticeable that both of the men in the couples noted above are 15+ years older than their counterparts.

The camerawork is relatively conventional but the on location shooting makes up for any lack of visual finesse. It's a beautiful place and they let Rome speak for itself. The score is effective if a bit syrupy. The plot is pleasing, somewhat predictable, and kind of positions Gia not necessarily as a manic pixie dream girl but certainly as a very convenient balm for Matt. Even so, in a time where few romcoms are being made and even fewer are being released theatrically this is nice enough.

A sweet if conventional romcom for the middle-aged.

Currently available to rent on most VOD platforms.

Rent It.