Sells Paris But Little Else

Rating: 6/10 (31 October 2012)

I had no idea what to expect when I rented this movie. I actually decided to rent it because I LOVE Rachel McAdams. Unfortunately, her character was not likable in this movie and her role was not all that important in the grand scheme of the movie either.
This movie was different to say the least. I found the parts that took place in the past to be the most interesting. Although I understand what this movie was saying, basically "the grass is always greener on the other side", that is not the aspect that pulled me in. The storyline was interesting, and I was intrigued by the famous people of history brought in.
The downside of this movie is that it isn't all that entertaining. I wouldn't watch it again out of any fond love for this flick or for entertainment value. I would absolutely never consider this movie a comedy. I didn't laugh once. If anything it is a romance/drama. I really don't get the huge success of this hardly heard of film either. It just doesn't stand out as a great film to me, although the ones that win awards rarely do.
The one lovely aspect of watching this film is that I absolutely want to visit Paris now. If they were trying to sell Paris or vacations to Paris, this flick would do it!