Director: Woody Allen
UK Release Date: 7th October 2011
Running Time: 94 minutes
Starring: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Michael Sheen, Tom Hiddleston, Marrion Coltillard
We had not heard much about "Midnight in Paris" but decided to watch it anyway and we are certainly glad we did. A lovely film that is simple, elegant and a pleasure to watch. Owen Wilson stars as the main character Gil, who is trying his hand at writing while in Paris. Struggling with his novel, he uses Paris as inspiration and mysteriously finds himself going back to 1920's Paris at midnight every day. While doing this, Gil meets characters such as F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston), Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stoll) and Pablo Picasso (Marcial Di Fonzo Bo).
We really enjoyed watching this film as it is not too intense. Yes, there is obviously some sort of time travel involved but it is portrayed within the magic which is Paris. We are never concerned with or question how Gil can go back in time, we just accept it. It really is a nice story and Wilson is perfect for the role considering his own, soft and gentle way of acting.
The storyline was good and we liked how it linked into real life characters like Hemingway and Fitzgerald. The film is ultimately a rom-com yet it features less on this aspect compared to other films. Rachel McAdams plays Gil's fiance and gives a good performance in a role that sees similarities between her character in "Mean Girls" (2004). This is not your typical rom-com film which is pleasant as it gives the film a sense of seriousness and credibility.
"Midnight in Paris" is a wonderful film and can be enjoyed by many. Written and directed by Woody Allen it is a great film that highlights the beauty of Paris and is complimented by good characters who are played by respected actors giving the film a different sort of depth that the storyline does not have. This portrays onto the screen very well as you feel like the film is deep emotionally and it lets you relate to the main character while not requiring a huge amount of thought or thinking to understand what is going on. It truly is an innocent film that is very satisfying to watch.
M+F Rating: 7/10
Reviewed by M+F Reviews.
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