Common Sense Media Review
By Tara McNamara
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Charming Italian-set romcom has heavy drinking.
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Solo Mio
What's the Story?
SOLO MIO follows fourth-grade teacher Matt Taylor (Kevin James), whose wedding in Rome goes awry, leaving him stuck on his honeymoon alone. But after he's taken under the wing of friendly coffee shop owner Gia (Nicole Grimaudo) and encouraged by other couples who booked the same honeymoon package (Alyson Hannigan, Kim Coates, Jonathan Roumie, Julie Cerda), Matt starts to realize that being left at the altar was the start of a better life.
Is It Any Good?
Warm, delightful, and genuinely funny, this Italian-set romcom may bring hope to those still longing to find love. James plays a sad sack with a runaway bride in Solo Mio, riding alone on his bicycle built for two. And then comes the spark: Grimaudo's Gia. Full of verve and personality, she's irresistibly wonderful. Viewers will fall for her, and, of course, James' Matt Taylor doesn't stand a chance—certainly not in the romantically ripe setting of Rome. Audiences of all ages are likely to fall in love with the movie's gorgeous Italian locations. It covers all the hits—Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Basilica—but then takes viewers further to walk through the vineyards in Siena and see the Palio in all its magnificent pageantry.
Solo Mio is a romcom that seems made specifically for men. The male-dominated filmmaking team (writer, directors, cinematographer, producers) dictates a strong male point of view, including the fact that, other than Gia, women don't come off well. It plays like male confirmation bias, guys nodding to themselves and thinking "Yep, see what we have to deal with!" That said, it also sets up the movie's message to land even more effectively, one that we all want to believe in: There's someone out there for everyone. If one didn't work out, they're not the one for you. Real love could be just around the corner, so take heart.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about who they think the target audience is for Solo Mio. Do you think the filmmakers were focused just on that audience, or were they trying to make it appeal more widely? How can you tell?
Why do you think that main characters in romantic comedies are often not glamorous or aspirational, but rather average (even if the actor playing them isn't)? How does this one compare to other male-centered romantic comedies you've seen?
Is substance use glamorized? Why, or why not? Are there realistic consequences? Why does that matter?
Did you recognize the celebrities who popped up in the film? How do cameo appearances affect your viewing experience?
What is a "travelogue"? Does watching this film make you want to visit Italy? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- In theaters : February 6, 2026
- On DVD or streaming : March 10, 2026
- Cast : Kevin James , Nicole Grimaudo , Alyson Hannigan , Kim Coates
- Directors : Charles Kinnane , Daniel Kinnane
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Angel Studios
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Travel
- Run time : 100 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some suggestive material, brief language, violence and smoking
- Last updated : February 16, 2026
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