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“Solo Mio” brings romance into the streets of Rome

By Alondra Fermin, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2026
Charming Slow Burn Subtle chemistry between the leads Kevin James and Grimaudo strengthens an otherwise low-stakes romantic arc. Screenshot | Angel Studios

Solo Mio brings music and heart together

Solo Mio is a light, romantic comedy about starting over and finding joy in unexpected places.

This movie is a reminder that even when life doesn’t go as planned, you can still grow and have new experiences. It’s modern rom-com comfort that’s easy to watch, and it stars Kevin James in a role outside of his usual slapstick comedies, which is cool to see.

The Italian setting looks beautiful and gives the movie a fun vacation feeling. The chemistry between the characters makes some parts of Matt’s journey feel genuine, even if the romance isn’t super dramatic. The pacing is pretty smooth, but the story sometimes moves too easily from one thing to the next without building much tension.

One of the best moments is when Matt starts exploring Rome and meets Gia. Their quieter conversations feel natural and actually lift the whole movie, even though the big romantic payoff doesn’t hit as hard as expected.

Solo Mio is a sweet, easygoing rom-com with a pretty setting and a good message, perfect for a relaxed movie night, even if it isn’t super memorable.

Rating: 7/10

Title: “Solo Mio”
Director: Charles and Daniel Kinnane
Starring: Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo, Alyson Hannigan
Rating: PG
Runtime: ~1h 37m
Genre: Romantic/Comedy

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Alondra Fermin
Alondra Fermin, Staff Writer
Alondra Fermin, a freshman, is on the staff of The Mirror, the award-winning student newspaper and website at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles. When she’s free, she likes to read, draw and listen to music. She enjoys watching shows and movies, and her favorites are “Alice in Borderland” and “Train to Busan.” To relax, Fermin listens to music or takes naps. She hopes to attend UCLA after high school but is still thinking about what she wants to study. One place she wants to visit is Mexico to meet her grandparents. She also likes playing Roblox, one of her favorite video games.
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