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Post by phil on Mar 6, 2012 20:40:09 GMT -5
The movie I always hoped for.
A struggling writer. Paris.
Who is that across the table I'm talking with?
Could it be....!?
Wonderful cast. Seems any male lead that Woody has in his movies is doing an imitation of Woody. Fine with me.
And the most beautiful 3 and half minutes at the beginning...
I heard somewhere that Woody prefers not to shoot when it's sunny.
You can see why.
Beautiful soundtrack too.
edited for new trailer source. Twice.
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Post by Charles on Mar 6, 2012 22:09:21 GMT -5
Wonderful movie . . . and how does one not love Paris . . .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2012 0:06:18 GMT -5
I do remember seeing this memorable film at an uncrowded theater, alone, one warm, cool late-afternoon...on a sleepy whim, mind you. It was very charming, having some certain hallmarks I find very appealing, like the magical time-travel Allen craftly uses between the two differy time periods in the story. And the 'classic-period, motor-coach transition idea' was really refreshing and amusing. And the observant, empathetic sensibility some of the notable-past characters had with Owen Wilson's character, understanding his plight, more than those around him in his present. A great contrast in the plot, like that one, makes it more interesting to me. Empathy in film, and character, is the essential journey to the holy grail of esteem in Hollywood, I believe.
Anyway, there was one drawback for me in this movie - the brain-dead decision of casting the beautiful and sensual Rachel McAdams in seemingly arrogant character role (wasted really) so made for some other actress like..like Parker Posey. Other than that, this film worked obviously with all the other wonderful details considering the box-office pull it generated (something like $57 domestically, I think). Pretty sweet. Considering it's a Woody Allen picture that normally gets much lower numbers. But, still, I'm glad it worked for him, though... one of his best. It reminded me somewhat of 'Purple Rose of Cairo'. Another great film.
And, yes, Paris did look fantastic. Even though I've never been there; I bet it would be both exciting and whacked, with the language and all.
Wryter's Note: In case your wondering..yes, I did fall asleep a few times. But they were brief. So yes, the film WAS that good. If that makes sense to anyone.
Be Good...I'll try to remember.
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Post by imayne on Mar 7, 2012 1:28:40 GMT -5
Fun Fact. The film's premise has an analogous happening in reality: the Moberley-Jourdain incident where two women claimed to have stepped into the grounds of 18th century Versailles at the palace itself.
And I dug Carla Bruni's cameo.
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Post by phil on Mar 9, 2012 19:43:43 GMT -5
And the observant, empathetic sensibility some of the notable-past characters had with Owen Wilson's character, understanding his plight, more than those around him in his present. A great contrast in the plot, like that one, makes it more interesting to me. Empathy in film, and character, is the essential journey to the holy grail of esteem in Hollywood, I believe.
....Parker Posey....
And I felt the same way about the female lead. Posey would've been the perfect choice. And I dug Carla Bruni's cameo. Wonderful movie . . . and how does one not love Paris . . .
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Post by ilovewinona on Mar 9, 2012 19:45:12 GMT -5
I finally bought the movie Wednesday at Wal-Mart. ----- "Midnight in Paris" gets an Excellent vote from me! ----- The whole idea of Owen Wilson being transported back in time by that beautiful car. A very interesting way to time travel. -----  Rusty |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 23:41:20 GMT -5
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Post by phil on Mar 15, 2012 21:26:26 GMT -5
And yes, phil, I think you should be the one to write it (at least in brief, in one of those unique and eloquent vignettes you occassion..even around here. That would be very swell. Yep, yep?).
I was thinking today(uh-oh!), maybe 'Paris In The Rain',
about an older, unmarried gentleman, played by Max von Sydow, in his life long struggle to get one measly novel published, rejected 500 times, and once again encounters those literary figures of days gone by, in a humorous battle of wits, all older of course, with a quick flight to meet Hemingway in Cuba, a sad note at the door stating why he will not be there to meet him.
But alas, the ending would be similar, as Max and the young beauty waltz away in the spring rain. |
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