Puccini for Beginners

Aroview: Gretchen Mol is at the centre of a bi-sexual love triangle in this restless romantic comedy where a writer (Reaser) finds herself sleeping with both a college professor and his estranged girlfriend.

Channeling the humour of classic screwball comedies, and featuring wonderful off-kilter performances, this rises above some flat direction and conventional story-telling to sing with considerable charm.