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Could be a good remake of A Good Year if the writers filled the loopholes in the script. Where's Toscana? Do you know where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced? How come a famous chef could be unaware of what's going on in Italy and its depth of gastronomy? Why do you need a fast paced love story? Exaggerated father issues of the protagonist etc.

As a Dane, Anders Matthesen is an insitution in himself; he is one of the most wellknown stand-up comedians we have in our country, and to see him tackle on a more serious role is quite refreshing. Also, I am quite a foodie myself, working as a food prepper at a deli and as a home cook/food blogger, and to me the highlight of the movie was showcasing Tuscan cuisine as well as the beauty of Tuscany. However, the script and plot of the movie was not very spectacular in execution and felt kind of tired after a while, and while some of the characters were quite likeable, in the end they made a lot of choices that didn't really make any sense.

This multilingual film doesn't deliver on its promise. The story is supposed to be full of drama but the actors don't quite capture it even if they tried. They simply don't rise to the occasion.

The saving grace? Idyllic Tuscan countryside which is a feast for the eyes rendered in soft palette.

This film is an odd duck. The colours are Italian. The scenery is Italian. The feeling is.. definitely not Italian. In a way, it's like Theo... awkwardly trying to process and integrate into a scenery and culture that is not their own and that they struggle to understand.

Yes, the change is way too rushed. The romance feels forced. But this is a man who has lost a father twice. Perhaps its odd tone reflects the inner turmoil Theo has to deal with before he finds his centre.

I recommend seeing the movie. Seing Anders Matthesen in more serious roles is always fascinating but I think he does a great job. The storyline is a bit generic and not much new is brought to the table, but it is great still. Its a bit more heavy than your typical romance of this type, which is what makes it better than other movies of the same type.

After pandemic and lockdown you just want some featherlight and beautiful images to look at.

Nordic cuisine meets bella whats not to like Italy.

Anders Matthesen and meshmerizing Cristiana Dell'anna (from Gomorrah serie).

Its lovely food porn and a story seen before, but I was entertained, and I know its worth your time too.

So check it out.

As the opening credits eventually rolled, I was expecting a variation on the 'Love is all you need' theme, especially when Zeuten turned out to be the actor who played the son in that charming film, but this story just didn't hang together. The central romantic story of Theo and Sophia was implausible, and devoid of any believable chemistry between the actors. There were too many contrived moments, when one quietly thought 'yeah, right....you're kidding me', and occasional allusions to some past relationship problem with the chef's father, never made tangible or clear, It's a pity, with the beauty of the setting, and a potentially appealing cast. Promising ingredients, poorly assembled. Disappointing.

A story of changing your life unexpectedly and falling in love in Tuscany is certainly an attractive storyline, particularly if you fantasize doing the same. The movie was good, however I expected it to be a light romantic comedy. After the movie I felt quite depressed after the movie even though it ended well. It was a little too heavy, that's just my personal taste. So, it's not a feel good Holiday or A Good Year movie. But I recommend. I like the interchange of languages, it's authentic to how we can exchange in Europe, sometimes speaking two or three languages in a conversation.

I liked three things about this movie: the food; the gorgeous landscapes of Toscana; and Cristiana dell'Anna, who was so memorable in Gomorra, and who still managed to tug at my heart in this venture. Unfortunately the script fell far short of the photography and the cast, and that ruined things for me.

There are no surprises after the first 15 minutes. If you've ever seen a movie about a chef, or any rom-com whatsoever, you know what's coming next.

A better story and more plausible characters would have helped a lot, but as written, neither Theo nor Sophia made any sense to me. I hope Cristiana dell'Anna gets better parts in better movies very soon!

The summary is really all you need. As others have noted the scenery is lovely. The acting is forced and rushed.

Just skip this one and watch A Good Year.

It's a sweet and beautiful movie. We usually express our love and lost with anger. Maybe we should look deeper into our hearts. The world will turn out totally differently.

"Toscana" is a 2022 Netflix production from a Danish team that felt in love with the Italian countryside. The filming location was in "Castello di Ristonchi, Pelago, FI, Italy" and they show some really nice colored scenery.

I liked the story a lot which is about a flawed father-son relationship, family business and good food. Yes, the food looks absolutely yummie and you get to see a lot of cooking and food prepping throughout the film. Anders Matthesen plays the troubled chef "Theo". Sometimes you expect him to say something but then he just glares at somebody. I heard someone say it is the Danish depression. There you go! Cristiana Dell'Anna plays the adorable "Sophia" really well. I had a heart for her character. Good thing the movie didn't turn out to be a predictable rom-com from the beginning. I can understand reviewers arguing that this is a lame version of "A good Year", but still I think this one worth watching. A nice score comes from Thomas Volmer Schulz.

I was already uncomfortable when they showed a restaurant with sloppy waitress service (we do not serve ice with water btw) presenting that no-comment dish of caprese (in TOSCANA?!)... Everything just felt fake, a joke, even offensive! But I could not keep watching after they showed a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory in the heart of Tuscany!!! Please guys, please, study a little bit before making a movie on tuscany! Parmigiano in Toscana?! Who wrote this? Who agreed making this scene? What kind of ignoant director/writers/producers said yes to this? That's absolute nonsense.

It is not a loud film and it is not a classic romcom. It is something that makes your heart feel better and that points your busy mind to the things that are really important in this life. Stunning cast, beautiful setting, to me a must-watch.

I hope, you will find the time to watch it and to nurture your soul with it.

Toscana is a pretty interesting movie. I stumbled upon it on Netflix and decided to watch it without looking too much into it. I haven't seen the actors in anything else and I haven't watched many Italian or Danish movies. I was hoping for a similar feeling to the movie Chef and I partially got that. The scenery is gorgeous as Italy typically is, and the acting is overall solid. The film is lacking in a few areas though and they are it's two primary focuses: the cooking and the romance. Since the story surrounds to chefs that fall in love with each other you would expect there to be more cooking and really great looking food. The movie Chef almost made me want to go start up a food truck with how incredible the food looked in it. I can't say the same for Toscana. A seemingly minor complaint sure, but what about the romance aspect? While there does seem to be some romantic tension between our two main characters , it's not enough to warrant them having the "relationship" that they have in the film. Sophia is about to get married and she is willing to risk it all on a guy she's known for about a week who also upset her? Not exactly realistic. It feels very forced and by the end I wasn't buying it. Also, There's some missing info regarding Theo's parents that would have added a lot of depth to his character, but they chose to leave it out for some reason. Since his parents apparently played such an important part in his life and he acts the way he does because of them, it would have been nice to see why he hated them so much. Overall, I was never really bored with the movie as the scenery and somewhat intriguing characters had me invested enough to see the ending through. I couldn't help but think that by the end it felt very predictable and underwhelming, however the purpose of the movie is accomplished and I would say that it is a solid film overall and worth the watch if you are anyways interested.

6/10.

Overall an entertaining movie in a wonderful setting in Tuscany. A little sad in places and leaves you wanting more explanation of why the family broke apart.

The theme is very template, a renowned chef (with two Michelin stars) from Copenhagen learns of an inheritance from his father, with whom he has had no contact since childhood. The inheritance is a castle located in Tuscany. Theo, persuaded by his mother, goes to Italy to quickly sell the estate and use the money for his dream restaurant. Things don't turn out to be as simple as he had planned, thanks to Sophia. A temperamental Italian and a reserved Dane, can it work? Unfortunately, apart from some fantastic shots of Tuscany and a few spectacular shots in the kitchen, nothing else happens.

The movie starts out alright and it seems your in for an decent drama. As much as I like Anders Matthesen, Theo Dahl has to be one of my least favourite of his characters. While he is balanced between good and bad he is just not interesting, deep or funny. The plot crumbles in the second half of the movie and it is just laughably bad. The cutting between scenes is also something that was terrible. I believe that this could have been done way better.

It's such a boring movie that you can't watch it even if you wanted to. A disjointed and boring script and no facial expressions. Netflix, why do you make movies like this?

It's a perfect little movie and the point made is lost on other reviewers. It's about soul. It's about slowing down. It's about the pursuit of happiness often leads us to unhappiness and what would really make us happy is right in front of us!

It is not a great movie but I enjoyed it. Nice scenery and danish and italians actors. It is an interesting mix.

I loved the phrase: " you are unique and exceptional like everybody else 😊."

Frankly, a film full of stereotypes... all these Italians being over friendly, messy, and generally in need on Northern European guidance. And then, for a culinary film, to have Parmesan cheese in Tuscany.... Just not acceptable! Also let down by the very poor English dubbing.