Originariamente i protagonisti dovevano essere Kim Rossi Stuart e Claudia Pandolfi, ma sia l'uno che l'altra rifiutarono e il regista scelse Accorsi e la Mezzogiorno fra i quali in quel periodo era in corso una relazione anche nella vita reale. Carlo meets up with a former classmate named Marco, and their conversation triggers deeply buried feelings and memories about youth, passion, and adventure. Marco reveals that he is still living the same carefree life that they used to live, characterized by wild parties, drugs, and one-night stands. I pointed out the structural similarity to Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 masterpiece, 'Magnolia'. However, there is more than just a passing resemblance. 'The Last Kiss' is obviously inspired by it's predecessor. It looks and sounds a great deal like that classic. The camera movement is energetic and dynamic. There are a ton of complex 'steadicam' scenes. The score is that anticipatory and frenetic string ensemble that allows us to flow from moment to moment as the editing shifts us from one storyline to another. In fact, the scores are so similar that I initially thought it had been borrowed. The way I see things, if you are going to emulate a film, you can't do much better than emulating 'Magnolia'.

Il film avrebbe dovuto intitolarsi Non sono pensieri carini, ma il compositore della colonna sonora Paolo Buonvino fece ascoltare a Muccino un brano che stava arrangiando per Carmen Consoli, sua concittadina. Muccino volle subito adottarlo come tema del film e utilizzarne il titolo ( L'ultimo bacio, appunto) come titolo del film.Nel cast del secondo film non figurano neanche Martina Stella, Stefania Sandrelli, Sergio Castellitto, Carmen Consoli, Ines Nobili, Piero Natoli e Vittorio Amandola (deceduti entrambi prima del sequel), Regina Orioli e Luigi Diberti; in compenso vengono aggiunti altri personaggi, interpretati da Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Primo Reggiani e Adriano Giannini, oltre a Vittoria Puccini che sostituisce, appunto, la Mezzogiorno nel ruolo di Giulia. Personalmente ho qualche dubbio sui sequel. Soprattutto per un film come L'ultimo bacio che è rimasto così profondamente radicato nell'immaginario collettivo. Quando mi hanno parlato di un seguito ho avuto subito qualche dubbio. Ma avendo una grandissima stima per Gabriele Muccino ho chiesto di leggere un trattamento del film, perché mi sembra professionale conoscere la storia. Purtroppo quello che ho letto non mi ha convinto: non mi è piaciuto lo sviluppo del mio personaggio»

I've already mentioned the wonderful score, but I would also like to point out another lovely sound in this film... the Italian language. Never before have so many words been crammed into a two hour movie. It is a lovely language to behold. It sounds beautiful whether it is being whispered or screamed. I know it may seem a little meaningless to state such a thing, but I believe that a great film can be enjoyed with either the sound or the picture off. This film assuredly looks gorgeous, but it sounds even better! But a short-term fling with Francesca comes with serious consequences that threaten to damage his three-year relationship with Giulia, who is expecting a baby girl. At the same time, it also dashes the idealistic hopes of Francesca, who dreams of a beautiful future with him. After a raucous quarrel in the night, Carlo goes to Francesca's house, where they have sex. However, the morning after, reality sinks on Carlo and the enormity of what he had done surfaces. But it is not easy for Giulia to forgive, or to trust him again. Meanwhile, Giulia's mother Anna (Stefania Sandrelli, putting in a decent performance for once) is going through her own late-life crisis. Mezzogiorno, the real star of the film, leaves Accorsi following flatly in her wake - the main problem with his character being that the audience really does perceive him as a weak-willed, two-timing bastard, with few redeeming qualities. Nel film del 1990 Pierino torna a scuola, il protagonista e un suo compagno di classe assistono in una piazza di Roma alle riprese di un film chiamato proprio L'ultimo bacio.Carlo becomes more and more frustrated with his mundane existence and begins to question his relationship with Giulia, who is pregnant by now. The longer he thinks about it, the more restless he becomes, and he eventually shares his feelings with his close-knit circle of friends. I nomi di Carlo e Giulia ricorrono anche in un altro film di Muccino, Ricordati di me del 2003, medesimi nomi adottati da Marco Risi nel 1985, per i protagonisti del suo film Colpo di fulmine. Gabriele Muccino's credit that the status quo is not restored without a convincing display of raw emotion and fiery Mediterranean temperament - Mezzogiorno proving that hell hath no fury like an expectant mother scorned.

A quasi dieci anni dall'uscita del film che ne ha decretato il successo a livello nazionale ed europeo, nella primavera del 2009 sono iniziate le riprese di Baciami ancora, sequel del film. Il film è uscito il 29 gennaio 2010. Nel cast sono stati riconfermati Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Santamaria, Stefano Accorsi, Giorgio Pasotti, Sabrina Impacciatore, Marco Cocci e Daniela Piazza. Gabriele Muccino's direction ensures that the movie manages to touch the audience's hearts while keeping a light and humorous tone throughout. The director's portrayal of the conflicts within relationships and the societal pressures facing young couples makes L'ultimo bacio a film that feels both realistic and relatable. Giulia ( Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and Carlo ( Stefano Accorsi) have been happy together for three years, but Giulia's announcement that she is pregnant sends him into a secret panic. Terrified at his imminent entry into the adult world of irreversible responsibilities, Carlo finds himself tempted by a bewitching 18-year-old girl, Francesca ( Martina Stella), whom he meets by chance at a wedding. The possibility of one last youthful crazy fling before the impending prison of parenthood proves to be too attractive to resist. The film is about the power of love, loyalty, and friendship, as well as the complexities of modern-day relationships. L'ultimo bacio explores the difficult choices people make when they have to choose between settling down and living their wildest dreams. The movie highlights how the pressures and expectations of society can force people to make difficult and life-altering decisions.

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The actors in L'ultimo bacio give a memorable performance, especially Stefano Accorsi, who is at his charming best as Carlo. Giovanna Mezzogiorno portrays Giulia and brings depth and emotion to the character. Stefania Sandrelli plays Giulia's mother, who's going through her own set of troubles, with great honesty and humor. The Last Kiss ( Italian: L'ultimo bacio [ˈlultimo ˈbaːtʃo]) is a 2001 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Gabriele Muccino.