“La Dolce Villa” Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched New Film
The romantic comedy “La Dolce Villa” has quietly surged to the top of Netflix’s charts, becoming the platform’s most-watched new release with nearly 20 million views in its opening week.
The film debuted on Thursday, February 13, and quickly captured the attention of audiences across the globe.
In just its first week, “La Dolce Villa” amassed an impressive 19.8 million views, securing its spot as a leading title on Netflix. The original movie features Scott Foley, recognized for his role in “Scandal,” Maia Reficco, known from “Pretty Little Liars,” and Violante Placido.
The storyline follows American businessman Eric (Foley) as he travels to Italy to prevent his daughter Olivia (Reficco) from restoring a dilapidated villa as part of a renovation project. However, Italy has its own plans for Eric, introducing him to a world of beauty, enchantment, and romance, as hinted at in the film’s synopsis.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie holds a critics’ rating of 73 percent and a 60 percent audience score.
The New York Times praised the film, calling it “a delightful story of Americans enjoying carefree adventures in Europe, getting into mischief, and falling in love while charming the locals.”
