0 THE TOURIST

Yesterday I played hookie and went off to see THE TOURIST.
Fortunately for us PBers, it starts off in Paris (AND IN FRENCH!)at a cafe near actually it's Cafe Le Nemour (at Place Colette 75001 thanks Linda) Place du Chatelet, moves on to the Passage Jouffroy (75009 -thanks Elizabeth), then Metro station Quatre Septembre and enfin to Gare de Lyon, but you have to keep your eyes peeled if not your GPS handy...
Pretty soon we're on the 8:22 AM train with Angelina and Johnny making small talk enroute to where else? VENICE!
Angelina's lips could sink a thousand ships...
And they do many times over...
But NO GONDOLAS!
Except for background atmospheric effects.
I was a tad disheartened...
I had high hopes for at least one trist...
One stolen kiss whilst riding a gondola.

No such luck.
But there is plenty else to love if you love Venice...

Or if you love Johnny,

Who plays the awkward schlumpy math teacher from WI Angie picks up on that train. I have high hopes my Paris-to-Venice train ride will be as eventful...sigh

Angie kidnaps Johnny off to her 'Doges' deluxe suite at Hotel Danieli (at ***** and 1.770 euros for a room with a lagoon view). This is the closest I will get to such luxe, calme et volupte...

They dine on the roof garden of the 'new' wing of the Danieli another deluxe joint of Angies choosing. This gal has great taste AND there are gondolas in the background! If you go, do order the scampi in Champagne risotto - Angies excellent choice.
In fact Angie is quite the grande dame throughout this movie - no Laura Crofting about here in rubber diving suits...

I could have used a few more dress changes but that's just moi...

Of course there's a grand ball in a FAB palazzo and whoever said there is no chemistry between these two, well go see for yourself and report back.

One thing before I go to Venice - I will definitely search out these giant shade Angies wearing. Tres elegante non? If you want some week-end fun at an entertaining old-style caper and you LOVE Paris, Venice, Johnny and Angela, then do see THE TOURIST.

BONNE WEEK-END PBers!!
PS. A positive review here (Thanks Jason!)