The Italian film showcases interconnected individuals during a heat wave in Rome, with some storylines proving to be more compelling than others.
The concept of separate but intertwining narratives isn’t a new one. From Oscar-winning films like Crash and Babel to holiday classics like Love Actually and Valentine’s Day, filmmakers have used the technique of interconnected stories for ages — some more effectively than others. The idea of tensions running high during a heatwave is a classic narrative too, like in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and the recent adaptation of In the Heights.
However, it’s nearly impossible for each storyline to be equally engaging, and unfortunately, I Told You So doesn’t manage to achieve the difficult task. The dynamic between Gianna and Pupa is by far the most interesting and fleshed-out of the bunch, as it has the most surprises and nuance. We’re led to believe that Pupa is the wild one, what with the stereotypes that come with being an eccentric, outgoing sex worker.
While Mila’s issue feels revolutionary without enough time to address it, Bill and Caterina’s have the opposite problem, feeling a bit generic and cliche. Watching Caterina struggle to connect with her son is moving, and Rohrwacher gives an excellent performance, but there’s not enough to set it apart from dramas that have covered the same topic. Bill’s arc is arguably the weakest, as we won’t get to know him well enough to be compelled by tension with his sister or his own pressures.
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