{"id":29369,"date":"2013-11-11T13:36:59","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T03:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=29369"},"modified":"2015-03-25T10:12:46","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T00:12:46","slug":"break-ups-and-breaks-on-the-big-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/break-ups-and-breaks-on-the-big-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"Break-ups and breaks on the big screen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve heard the story before…<\/p>\n

Two people meet, feelings ignite and soon, other friends are forgotten. Routines intertwine, belongings are shared and eventually, emotions get in the way.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A break-up follows, often spurring a life evaluation, followed by a haircut. (Not necessarily in that order.)<\/p>\n

During this time, an escape can symbolise a new beginning so bags are packed and plane tickets bought. Sometimes the best remedy for a broken heart is a break away. Here are five movies that demonstrate how a plane ticket may be the perfect tonic.<\/p>\n

1. Under the Tuscan Sun<\/strong><\/i><\/h3>\n

\u201cCan you Star-69 Italy?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

This is probably the most recognisable line from Under the Tuscan Sun, a lovable movie where Francis (Diane Lane) leaves her old life behind for a \u2018gay tour of Tuscany\u2019 which turns into a permanent relocation in the Tuscan countryside<\/a>. That and the screaming scene where Francis feels something creepy in her top and starts flailing to get it out, ending up semi topless and frazzled while the neighbours look on in amusement.<\/p>\n

Taking a chance on a set of plane tickets and trusting in fate, Francis buys and then restores a decrepit Tuscan house with a group of eccentric neighbours and some charming Polish gentlemen. This movie makes you feel good, and there\u2019s everything you would expect in a romantic, travel flick: heart flutters, heartbreak, humour, family quarrels and of course, plenty of Italian eye candy.<\/p>\n

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