The Magic of Mr.Cinema!

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2011)

Woody Allen aka Mr.Cinema proves his supremacy yet again in his recent critical & commercial smash 'Midnight in Paris'. Allen, LIKE ALWAYS, delivers a magical film, that takes imagination & passion to a new level. I sometimes wonder, minus Allen, would've Cinema ever explored it's actual beauty?
'Midnight in Paris' centers on a small group of Americans visiting the French capital for business and pleasure. The protagonist, a screenwriter, is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his fiancée and their divergent goals due to his magical experiences in the city beginning each night at midnight.
'Midnight in Paris' explores themes of nostalgia and modernism. Allen this time takes us to a joyride he believes will be akin to a roller-coaster ride, and o boy, it turns out to be just that. 'Midnight in Paris' is one of his Greatest Films to date, because it's a magical story, that is so well-told. Allen brings in characters he likes to watch, and presents them the way they should be. He justifies them beautifully via dialogue & executes their journey with great imagination. Allen is in top-form!
Performance-Wise: Owen Wilson makes a wonderful protagonist & he delivers one of his best performances in here. Rachel McAdams has NEVER been so good before. Marion Cotillard is a delight to watch, as always. Michael Sheen is appropriate. Carla Bruni is charming. Kathy Bates leaves a mark. Adrien Brody appears in a very brief role. Others lend good support.
On the whole, 'Midnight in Paris' is Allen Cinema at it's very best! Now, We're Talking Cinema!