Colpo di fulmine

About This Movie

Colpo di fulmine is one of those peculiar comedies from the mid-80s that straddles the line between whimsy and discomfort. The story follows Carlo, a thirty-something man-child, who finds himself developing a platonic affection for Giulia, an eleven-year-old girl. The humor is often offbeat, with a light-hearted atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and slightly jarring. The pacing keeps things breezy, typical of Italian comedies of the time, often dancing between moments of levity and reflections on maturity. While the performances may not be groundbreaking, there's a certain charm in the simplicity of Carlo's character, making it a distinctive piece in the landscape of 80s cinema, even if the premise raises eyebrows these days.

Unique perspective on adult-child platonic relationshipsCaptures an era of Italian comedic storytellingInteresting exploration of immaturity in adulthood