This film essentially begins with an elderly millionaire by the last name of "Lemeni" (Gino Cervi) inviting some of his friends to take a cruise with him on the Mediterranean in his private yacht. Although his stated intention for this cruise is supposedly for fun and relaxation, his real objective is to kindle a romantic relationship between his son "Ugo Lemeni" (Ugo Tognazzi) and beautiful fashion model named "Luciana" (Sylva Koscina). Naturally, not wanting to have his deception uncovered, he also invites a professional photographer named "Walter" (Walter Chiari) to come aboard and take pictures of her for a magazine layout. Likewise, some other people are also invited onto the yacht to include Mr. Lemeni's young daughter "Mariella" (Gisella Sofio), an old acquittance named "Alberto Bressan" (Gabriele Ferzetti). His wife "Adriana Bressan" (Belinda Lee), "Count Luca di Sauvin" (Ivan Desny) and his former wife "Elena Le Garde" (Caprice Chantal). Additionally, one other passenger includes an attractive, young lady named "Greta" (Elke Sommer) who, although not invited, has secretly smuggled herself on board out of fear that Walter might fall in love with Luciana. And while her fears are probably justified, the fact is that everyone else on board is also sharing comparable thoughts about each other. Count Luca di Sauvin, for example, is secretly in love with Adriana, while Alberto has similar feelings for Elena. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this turned out to be a better romantic-comedy than I had initially expected. Admittedly, the overall plot is rather tame by today's standards and somewhat dated as well. But even so, what it lacks in eroticism is more than made up for by the presence of several beautiful actresses--with Sylva Koscina and Elke Sommer standing out the most, in my opinion. Be that as it may, while this movie may not appeal to all viewers, I enjoyed it for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Review of Love, the Italian Way
