A Great Script backed by a stellar Cast

Rating: 9/10 (13 June 2015)

Midnight in Paris is the first Woody Allen movie that I have seen. The film is set in Paris where Gil and Inez, who are engaged, have come to visit Inez's parents. The city is shown in its full glory through some beautiful cinematography and a background score that complements the movie well. The cast is stellar with Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams in the lead roles. The movie also consists of Oscar winners Adrien Brody and Marion Cotillard in Supporting roles. The best aspect of the movie was the script which is highly original that shows Gil go back to a different era every midnight. On viewing the movie, the characters seem completely realistic and it never feels like anyone is acting as all the performances are natural. Throughout the movie, the director hints at the dissonance between the soon to be married couple. The interpretation to the fantasy world that Gil enters is not resolved. It is left to the viewer to make out what really happens. As the movie is a romantic comedy, it has certain aspects that are common to the genre. The sense of humor in this movie comes mainly through Owen Wilson who tries to explain how he goes back to a different era every midnight despite the disbelief of her fiancée. The movie is short and well edited which makes for a memorable experience.