I am shocked by the bad reviews, people are so technical about certain details. Most things written today have no depth to the characters or real creativity, or to much focus on sex. I think this was sweet, light hearted and had depth that makes you want more. I didn't read the book, but I loved this movie. It was enjoyable to watch if you are a dreamer and love Italy. It was well written with creative life lessons and I love the ending. The main character embodies innocence and beauty and grows into herself through her experience in Italy. I miss better writing in movies and shows, I don't care what age she is and if it doesn't seem realistic. I care about how I feel when I watch a story, does it evoke dreams, desires, emotion. Movies don't have to be completely realistic in every detail, that's kinda the point of them.