Midnight in Paris (2011)

 Director: Woody Allen

Rated: PG-13

Length: 94 min.

This is a film that perfectly displays the enchanting effects a city, such as Paris, can have on the hopelessly romantic. Owen Wilson (Gil) lets his imagination run wild, as he aimlessly wanders this city of love. Upon encountering so many of the artists and writers that have helped mold the structure of artistic society as we know it today, Wilson is endlessly inspired by the imaginary world that he travels to every night. With a star studded cast ranging from Adrien Brody (Salvador Dalí) to Kathy Bates (Gertrude Stein), there is never a dry moment. I, like Gil, was taking away with the pure and simplistic beauty of Marion Cotillard (Adrianna), who previously starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in one of my all time favorite films, Inception. The story that enfolds onscreen is that of a confused young man who falls in love with a city, and in turn finds his true artistry; along with a beautiful young woman to accompany his new found glory. Writer/Director Woody Allen, although an oddball by nature, does a great job in capturing the essence of the city; while also showing the audience the obvious lack of chemistry between couples, perfectly portraying the awkwardness of every situation. I see a bit of Allen in Wilson's character, and considering he was both writer and director of the film, I wouldn't be surprised if he wrote this script from the first person perspective. All in all, good film; not at all what I expected from Allen, but I would say if you have been to Paris, let yourself fall in love again, and those of you who have not...Be prepared to be swept off your feet;) Midnight in Paris.