With its stunning settings and romantic plot, viewers wonder where was Love at the Villa filmed?
After the success of Netflix’s recent blockbuster movies I came, Rogue Agent (opens in a new tab)and Look both ways (opens in a new tab)comes a new rom com Love at the Villa. The story follows Julie, who is Romeo and Juliet obsessed – as she travels alone to Verona in Italy after her longtime boyfriend Brandon dumps her before the big trip they had planned. Upon arrival, Julie (played by Kat Graham) is dismayed to find that her Airbnb has been double-booked and she has to share with a man called Charlie (played by Tom Hopper).
As the two initially butt heads and try to push the other out of the villa, the romance soon blossoms and the pair discover the city of Verona together, while falling in love. Set in a gorgeous Italian city filled with romantic sights, many want to know if Love at the Villa was filmed in Verona and if they can stay in the villa in real life. We share all filming locations and details.
Where is Love in the Villa filmed?
love at the villa was shot on location in Verona, Italy, where the film is set. Located in northern Italy, west of Venice, the city is famous for being the setting of Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet.
The villa Julie and Charles share in the film was shot at the Casa di Giulietta, otherwise known as Juliet’s house. The small courtyard where there is a statue of Juliet – and where you can see the famous balcony in which she spoke to Romeo – is also featured in the film.
Other filming locations include Ponte Pietra, a Roman arch bridge that crosses the Adige River, and Valerio Catullo Airport at 37066 Caselle Province of Verona
Several city squares also served as prominent production locations for the romantic comedy, including Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazzetta Sant’Eufemia, Piazza Francesco Viviani, Piazzetta San Giorgio, Piazza Brà Molinari and the Piazza Santi Apostoli.
The team was also spotted recording many crucial exterior scenes in different streets of Verona. They included Via Pellicciai, Via Madonna del Terraglio, Via Leoncino, Via dei Gelsi, Lungadige Cangrande, Vicolo Santa Cecilia, Campagnola and the Capuleti riverside.
And Julie and Charlie’s romantic picnic scene was filmed west of Verona on Lake Garda – Italy’s largest lake.
Is the villa in Love in the Villa real?
Unfortunately, Charlie and Julie’s villa is not real. However, the Casa di Giulietta, where it was filmed, is a very real place – one of the most famous in Verona.
The 1300s Gothic-style house, said to have inspired Shakespeare’s writing of Romeo and Juliet, is a museum located in Via Cappello (opens in a new tab), 23 in Verona. You can visit the house and it is open to all tourists from Verona.
The house has become a symbol of love, with many fans eager to see “Juliet’s balcony”, which overlooks the inner courtyard.
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When was Love in the Villa filmed?
Love in the Villa began filming in September 2021 and wrapped in November 2021. Kat Graham, who plays Julie, said of the shoot: “It was so awesome. Everyone was on their A-game, and it was hilarious. It was the funniest thing. It was all super memorable. I remember everything very clearly.”
She added, “It was actually one of those experiences where everything was perfect. It was honestly the most perfect thing ever.”
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While Tom Hopper, who plays Charlie, added: “It’s so rich in my mind, the film. I’m also someone who very rarely wants to watch something I’ve done. I’m not a big fan to watch me and watch a movie again.
“It’s the experience I had, and I want to remember it like that, rather than the montage it becomes. But for this one, I was so excited to watch it. More than anything , to go back [and] relive it, because I had such a good time.”
Kat also revealed how getting the role in the movie was written in the stars for her. She said: “Verona was already my favorite place in the world, which is also very strange. I had a breakup and we got back together in Verona. And then two years later I get this movie. My ex-fiancé name, he went by Brandon. I don’t even call that a wink from God. It was more like an aggressive push.”
Love in the Villa: Behind the Scenes Shoot
Many cast members shared behind-the-scenes footage on their Instagram accounts, showing what it was like to film in the picturesque city of Verona.
Actress Kat Graham shared a message of appreciation on the last day of filming on November 7, 2021. She hailed her experience as “nothing short of magical”, sharing a photo of herself posing alongside the co-star Tom Hopper and director Mark Steven Johnson.
Leading man Tom Hopper has shared some snaps of himself enjoying the movie’s stunning location during filming. In a black and white photo, we see him having a drink. The caption of the post reads: “Lovers of Verona”.
Love at the Villa: reviews
Notice for Love at the Villa have been mixed and unfortunately so far there are more negative reviews than positive. rotten tomatoes gave him a 46% mark on his tomometerdescribing it as follows: “Crafted in the worst way possible, Love in the Villa hopes to capitalize on the audience’s love for romance and exotic locations without doing any of the legwork.”
GOOD
Erin E. Gross fangirlish.com compliments stars Kat Graham and Tom Hopper for their on-screen chemistry, saying, “They have undeniable chemistry. From the simple moments to the most intense, these two move in a way that makes you think they could being a real life It’s fun to watch and keeps you in the world of the movie It makes you want to see more of what’s going on.
And Brittany Witherspoon from Screenrant.com gave it 3 stars and commented, “Although it doesn’t break any gender barriers, Love at the Villa has the right amount of levity and romance, even when the story gets unrealistic. With all the right tropes and just enough cheesiness that a story like this deserves, Love at the Villa is a fun romantic comedy capable of entertaining and providing its viewers with the perfect amount of romance.”
THE BAD
The Guardianit is Adrian Horton gave the film only 2 stars and dubbed it “an instantly forgettable Netflix romantic comedy”.
Another 2 star rating came from digital spy‘s Gabriella Geisinger, who said: “There are typical silly American tourist moments that clash with stereotypes of Italians in a way in which no one walks out feeling good about themselves, but neither are they funny enough to make us laugh at ourselves.”
A 2.5 star rating came from Louie Fecou of readysteadycut.comwho commented: “Let’s face it, it’s hard not to get Verona wrong in this sort of thing, but the fight between the two often comes across as forced and often boring. The humor, banter and puns fall a bit flat.”
Nelson Acosta of fictionhorizon.com rated the film a measly 4/10 and said, “Love at the Villa feels dated, and it’s too predictable to be entertaining. The consistency of output quality just isn’t good enough. people want more stranger things (opens in a new tab) and less love in the Villa.”
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