Life’s a Beach
When investment-lawyer Pio inherits his father’s estate and acceptance into elite society, he hires rough-edged Amedeo—fresh out of prison—as his driver; the unlikely duo spark chaos, self-discovery and uproarious change in a coastal Italian town.
DIRECTOR
Gennaro Nunziante
Actors
1h 30m • Rated TBC • Comedy • Italy
Pio D’Antini • Amedeo Grieco • Francesca Valtorta • Claudio Bigagli • Nicola Rignanese
While some critics admit the story treads predictable waters, most agree that its sincerity and pacing make it impossible to dislike. The chemistry between Pio D’Antini and Amedeo Grieco anchors the film, their exchanges moving from slapstick to tenderness with natural ease. Life’s a Beach may not break new ground, but it reaffirms Nunziante’s gift for heartfelt entertainment—an easygoing, sun-kissed tale that celebrates friendship and the possibility of redemption beneath the laughter.
CRITICS ROUNDUP
Gentle coastal chaos with charm to spare
Critics call Life’s a Beach (Come Può Uno Scoglio) a breezy, crowd-pleasing return to form for director Gennaro Nunziante. The film leans on his trademark mix of broad humour and gentle moral insight, pairing two wildly mismatched men—a pompous lawyer and an ex-con—in a classic Italian buddy-comedy tradition. Reviewers praise Nunziante’s knack for dialogue and comic timing, noting that he turns familiar formulas into warm observations about class, pride, and second chances. The seaside setting is a major draw, glowing with nostalgic hues and small-town eccentricity.