Thescreescore – Regé-Jean Page, the charismatic star who captivated audiences in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and rose to global fame with Bridgerton, is once again charming critics, this time with his latest romantic comedy, You, Me & Tuscany. Debuting just ahead of its theatrical release, the film has garnered a commendable 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling a strong return to the romance genre for the Emmy-nominated actor.
Page’s career trajectory has been a fascinating blend of period drama, high-octane thrillers, and fantasy epics. After his international breakout as the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton season 1, he leveraged that success into roles in major productions like the Russo Brothers’ spy thriller The Gray Man and Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag. His turn as the roguish Xenk Yandar in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves further solidified his big-screen presence among an ensemble cast that included Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Now, with You, Me & Tuscany, Page revisits the romantic landscape, proving his versatility and enduring appeal.
Directed by Kat Coiro, known for her work on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, You, Me & Tuscany introduces audiences to Anna (Halle Bailey), a young American chef whose impromptu squatting in an unoccupied Tuscan villa leads to a tangled web of deceit. When discovered, Anna impulsively pretends to be the villa owner’s fiancée, only to find herself unexpectedly falling for his cousin, Michael, played by Page. The film, which premieres in cinemas on April 10, also features Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari, and Nia Vardalos.
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With 29 critical reviews aggregated on Rotten Tomatoes, the film’s 83% score positions it firmly in "Fresh" territory. While individual reviews often lean towards a middling 3 out of 5 stars, with a peak at 3 out of 4 and no perfect scores yet, the overall consensus paints a picture of a "generic but harmless" romantic comedy elevated by its "charismatic cast and attractive setting." Critics largely agree that despite its conventional narrative, the film’s charm makes it a worthwhile watch.
For Regé-Jean Page, this latest critical success continues a positive streak. While not his highest-rated project — that honor belongs to Black Bag (96%) and Dungeons & Dragons (91%) — You, Me & Tuscany firmly maintains his recent run of "Fresh" scores. This marks a significant contrast to earlier projects like The Gray Man (45%) and the post-apocalyptic Mortal Engines (25%), demonstrating a clear upward trend in critical reception for his chosen roles.
The film also marks a personal best for co-star Halle Bailey, earning the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for a narrative feature in her filmography, surpassing her previous record-holder, 2023’s The Color Purple (81%). As You, Me & Tuscany prepares for its wide release, the industry will be watching to see if audience reception on the Popcornmeter mirrors the critics’ enthusiasm. Should viewers embrace the film with even greater fervor, it could well follow in the footsteps of recent word-of-mouth rom-com hits like 2023’s Anyone But You, solidifying its place as a delightful cinematic escape. For more on this and other upcoming releases, visit thescreescore.com.
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