Amici come noi

Two longtime friends who share a funeral home find their ordinary life suddenly derailed when a sex tape hits the internet, jeopardizing Pio's upcoming wedding to Rosa. With their future in the balance, they cut and run, not sure where to hide or what comes next. They swing by Rome to crash at the home of Amedeo's wealthy uncle, a mini haven that cushions the blow, before the pair keeps moving on a long, comic road trip. Their route snakes through Milan and even as far as Amsterdam, turning a personal crisis into a series of awkward encounters, mistaken identities, and offbeat schemes. Throughout the misadventures, the film keeps the tone light and friendly rather than mean spirited for viewers.

Directed by Enrico Lando, Amici come noi features Pio D'Antini and Amedeo Grieco with writing credits from Gianluca Ansanelli, Aldo Augelli and D'Antini, and premiered in 2014 with a budget of about 3 million dollars and a solid Italian cast.

The film grossed around 3,783,006 dollars worldwide, against a budget of 3 million, marking a modest commercial performance for a mid range Italian comedy that relies on broad comedy and regional appeal rather than big screen spectacle in domestic markets.

While it may not have sparked a long lasting global craze, Amici come noi sits in a tradition of Italian buddy comedies that mix humor with social observation. The Rome Milan Amsterdam sequence gives the film city color while probing themes of reputation and male friendship within local comedy scenes.

Critics offered mixed notes about the light drama and energetic performances, but the core appeal lies in the friendship between Pio and Amedeo and the misfortune turned camaraderie. The film uses its fuzzy premise to explore luck, resilience, and everyday humor. Fans of the actors will enjoy their rapport overall.