No other famous comedian from the 1990s has attempted an extensive career reinvention like Kevin James. In this decade, his film roles include the scary villain (“Becky”), action hero (“Guns Up”), and supporting comedy relief (“Hubie Halloween). As much as I want to give my salute to the person, these films didn’t land as well as he wanted. What James needs is to portray a likeable character, which these roles aren’t even an inch of.
“Solo Mio” is another chance, positioning Kevin James as Matt, the lovable groom stuck in Rome after his bride left him unannounced mid-ceremony. The film explores how the heartbroken romantic gives self-healing a chance.
Matt is pure and well-intentioned. He pleases anyone who gets the chance to meet him. While ordering espresso in a local Italian café, the maiden who manages got smitten by his charm. Even Andrea Bocelli, in a surprise cameo, made no hesitation to play the piano for him without the slightest idea of who he was.
“Solo Mio” banks on how being a nice person gets the woman in the end, despite the troubles of a failed wedding. Kevin James did well, but I’m still unsure if this is the groundbreaking role he’s been dying for. What I’m sure of is that this is easily his best role yet.
This is a no-brainer recommendation for a no-brainer date night. If your partner swoons over a man whose love language is all of five of them, trust me on this.
“Solo Mio” is now showing in New Zealand cinemas.
Featured images from Angel Studios.
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