A legend of British cinema teams with Italy’s master of screen sensuality to tell a sparkling tale of nostalgia and sorrow.
By Tom Seymour
Paulo Sorrentino and Sean Penn unite for a dark road movie handled with lightness and ease.
Visually overwhelming and intellectually exhilarating – just don’t expect to understand Italian politics.
At times frustratingly slow, The Consequences of Love could be criticised for its meandering lack of action.