Iris Blond
Seen it?1996 | 109 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who need a good giggle. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Romeo, a lovelorn Roman musician in his 40s with 20 years since his only hit, consults a fortuneteller who predicts he'll find love and money with a foreign singer named for a flower. In Brussels he meets Marguerite, an older chanteuse who interprets Jacques Brel and loves her yappy dog.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 52%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 915 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlo Verdone
- Carlo VerdoneRomeo
- Claudia GeriniIris
- Andréa FerréolMarguerite
- Nello MasciaVincenzo
- Nuccia FumoCartomante
- Mino ReitanoHimself
- Didier De NeckJulien
- Giuseppe Silvi
- Alain MontoisyRené
- Patrice De Mincke:Daniel