Name: Se mi lasci non vale
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-01-21
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Domenico Aria, Serena Autieri, Carlo Buccirosso

Well-Intentioned but uneven: a light comedy that struggles to land

Se mi lasci non vale starts off with the energy of a classic Italian comedy of misunderstandings, led by Vincenzo Salemme both in front of and behind the camera. The setup-two men plotting to emotionally "even the score" with their exes-has comedic potential and a theatrical flair that initially intrigues. The cast is likable and shows strong chemistry, especially Salemme and Paolo Calabresi, whose dynamic carries much of the film's charm. There are a few genuinely amusing moments, and the premise offers room for both absurdity and reflection.

However, as the story unfolds, the film struggles to maintain a consistent tone. What begins as a farce eventually shifts toward sentimentality, diluting the comic rhythm. The script attempts to inject themes of emotional truth and role-playing in relationships, but doesn't always follow through in a convincing way. Despite its intentions, the film feels formulaic and somewhat dated, relying on tropes without fully refreshing them. That said, its gentle spirit and the cast's warmth make it a harmless, if forgettable, entry in the landscape of Italian light comedies.

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Vincenzo and Paolo, two friends who have been recently dumped by their girlfriends, decide to take revenge each making the other one's ex fall in love with him to then leave them and break their hearts, but the plan doesn't go as expected.

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