When his ex-wife goes away for a while, Hollywood star Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) is saddled with his young daughter (Elle Fanning) who joins him on a publicity tour for a new movie.Ā Director Sofia Coppola drew from her experiences as a kid when she went with her famous father all over the world. The result is a film that captures this weird universe populated by stars and sycophants in a knowing way. Fascinating at times, but very predictable for anyone familiar with Coppolaās themes. Fanning is good; Dorff plays a star of Vincent Chaseās caliber.
2010-U.S.-Italy-France-Japan. 97 min. Color.Ā Written and directed byĀ Sofia Coppola.Ā Cast:Ā Stephen Dorff (Johnny Marco), Elle Fanning (Cleo), Chris Pontius (Sammy), Ellie Kemper… Alden Ehrenreich.Ā Cameo:Ā Benicio Del Toro.
Venice:Ā Golden Lion.
