Another of Woody Allen’s effort set in the city of love is a
magical fantasy that takes us into a world of art literature and beyond to give
us a deeper understanding at romance and companionship.
Gil, a Hollywood writer wants to do something meaningful
with his ability and decides to write a book. When his fiance’s parents are
going to France, they tag along where he hopes to find inspiration for his inner
literary spirit. His fiancé Inez who loves living the good life and fails to
appreciate the beauty and charm of Paris while deeply impressed with her friend
Paul who seems to know it all. While Gil tries his best to find romance in this
city, Inez is ignorant of him and he wanders off alone into the streets of
Paris finding adventure every midnight when he’s transported into the 1920’s
the Golden Age of France. He meets his idols and finds new path to his inner
self, also finding immediate discontent in his relationship with Inez.
What follows is a pretty little story of love set in the
most beautifully presented city with its night lights and walks in the rain.
Rachel Mcadams has done well as a self absorbed partner to
Gil(Owen Wilson) whose charms turn up and his excitement when finding his
dreams coming true. Also not lost is Carla Bruni who has a small but immensely effective
character.
Woody Allen again shows why he is a director of repute and
why Paris is his vice. The city provides beauty to these characters while they
traverse it in different times.
A pretty story in a well set location provides for a feel
good movie that makes you wanting more.
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