Anaheim92807 For some reason, this film reminded me of the 1979 film "A Little Romance" except it starred two senior citizens instead of two youngsters. In "A Little Romance" two young kids fall in love and runaway to Venice with the help of and old con artist. The young girl is played by Diane Lane, while the con artist is played by Laurence Olivier.I don't know why "Elsa and Fred" took so long for this film to reach the U.S., but I finally saw it in Orange County, California, just last week. It's a warm and touching film largely due to the two main characters. Both of them (Elsa and Fred) are living alone in adjacent Madrid apartments. Fred is withdrawn and still getting used to being a widower. He is a very practical, straight-laced gentleman. In contrast, Elsa lives in a fantasy world conjured up by her dreams of someday wading in the Trevi Fountain in Rome ala Fellini's "La Dolci Vita." She a persistent liar, risk taker and bold adventuress. She gradually draws Fred out of his shell and into her world. Who says that there can't be romance after 70?! The two actors who play Elsa and Fred are remarkable. Their dialogues and facial expressions give their characters real depth, tenderness and life. Their years as seniors gradually whither away in the film as they slowly fall in love and become "teenagers" again figuratively speaking. The theme of "Trevi Fountain" runs throughout the film from the beginning during the credits until the very end. Yes, Americans can enjoy this foreign film. I certainly did!

grlewycky This movie was like a combination of Harry met Sally and Waking Ned Devine....It has Love and humor, showing your never too old !!!China Zorrilla steals the movie......she is wild, crazy, zany and unpredictable...and a lot of trouble ! I hope her other movies are like this....anyone else seen her previous movies....please tell us which ones to see.....I loved the scene when they were at the restaurant. Its priceless... Her driving, faces, and acts of innocence are priceless.Its on cable but without subtitles for now...have to wait for the DVD I guessGeorge

pilur007 This movie is absolutely heart warming. Im only 19, most people my age don't give a damn about these type of movies, but a lot of my friends have seen it and have gone back not only 2 twice, but 4 times to watch it again.My dad, who is this huge motorcycle rider with tattoos and long hair cried and has seen it 5 times and his looking for an excuse to see it again...yes, its that good. My mom dragged me to see it, i got to admit i didn't want too. My thoughts were "here comes another boring movie", i was totally wrong about it! I cried like an idiot and smiled, a person said in another comment people would, he or she was right. Its a beautiful movie. Elsa is so funny and Fred is just so sweet. Guys should learn from him lol i gave it a 10, it deserves it.

vei ortiz There are tons of topic about love etc ...but with this one I was greatly moved by the love between old couple. Personally I envy the lovers in the story thinking can I found one love so true? (though Elsa is a frequent lier). The story is simple based on "living" through life with much gusto (ala lust for life). That we should live with knowledge that we all die sooner or later. That we should not waste it. Am not good at technical aspects of film viewing but I find this film moving. And find the wrinkles true! The slow pace of characters real. And the comedy apt for the scenes. I admit that there are few films that made my tears fall...I am including this one.