[EDITOR’S NOTE: “Italian for Beginners” had its world premiere at the 2001 Berlin Film Festival. Following are excerpts from G. Allen Johnson’s review, first published by indieWIRE on Feb. 13, 2001.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: G. Allen Johnson reviewed “Italian for Beginners” during its Berlin Film Festifval world premiere. The Miramax acquisition will be screened at the New York Film Festival Tuesday and ...