'A Little Romance'. Ah, as lovely as its title, lovely is the movie - touching, tickling, mesmerising, charming, heart-warming and beautiful.

This is a 1979 production, I know, I know, a little too ancient for the twenty-first century movie viewers? But hey, really, hear me out, this is movie is just.. lovely... It is also known as Je t'aime (I Love You) in France.

This endearing movie spins a tale about two thirteen year olds, an upper class American girl, Lauren King (played by Diane Lane), and a French boy, Daniel Michon (played by Thelonious Bernard), who fall innocently in love. However, as doting mothers always do, Lauren's mother finds out about their romance and tries to put a stop to it by sending Lauren back to the States.

Devastated, Lauren, who is totally smitten with Daniel, plans to elope to Venice with only one thing on her mind: her romantic rendezvous - in a gondola, gently rowing under the Bridge of Sighs, where she will share her first kiss with Daniel, when the bells of Campanile toll, as the sun dips below the horizon, bursting into brilliant hues of orange, red and yellow. According to Venetian legend, should this happen, they will love each other, forever.

With the help of Julius (played by the late Sir Laurence Olivier), they embark on their journey, traipsing across Paris, Verona and Venice. Clearly, the parents of both kids are in the dark about their children's flee and soon, an international search is underway.

Set in the impeccable sites of France and Italy, this movie is deluged with picturesque scenery and George Delerue's Oscar-winning score.
This movie is an epitome of first love which just puts a smile onto your face and makes your heart go warm and fuzzy. At the same time, it has some poignant scenes which just leaves you misty-eyed. I cried when I watched it, okay! *blush* But it's such a lovely movie; I bet you would be left tear-streaked, too! : )
An enchanting, light-hearted love story which brings tears, smiles and laughter. Watch the movie, and let your heart melt in it ...

Ratings: *****