A film like Monella lives or dies on its leading lady. If Lola were played as a victim or simply as a mannequin, the film would be unwatchable. Fortunately, Anna Ammirati understands the assignment perfectly. She plays Lola with a twinkle in her eye and a smirk that suggests she is in on a cosmic joke that no one else understands.
If you believe that cinema should sometimes be a safe space for unapologetic horniness wrapped in candy-colored plastic and set to a bouncy pop beat, Monella is your masterpiece. Basta. Monella -1998-
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