So I finally went to see Midnight in Paris last night. Partially to stop hearing gasps from all my friends when I admitted that I had not seen it. They know me well; it was exactly my cup of tea. From the lengthy opening shots of Paris’ limitless beautiful monuments and street corners, the stage is set for magic and the movie delivers.
For those who don’t know: Gil (Owen Wilson), a Hollywood writer with aspirations to become a novelist, is on vacation in Paris with his soon-to-be in-laws and materialistic fiancée, Inez (Rachel McAdams). While she shops and hangs on the words of a pedantic old college friend (Michael Sheen), romantic Gil prowls the streets, dreaming of his favorite writers from the 1920s doing the same.
I guess I won’t say more in case you haven’t heard what happens next (I had) but let’s just say that if you enjoy modernist art and literary references, you won’t be disappointed (and hey, you read this blog, so signs point to yes on that account!). Readers who don’t want to see The Help this weekend should check this one out. Anyone else seen the film?
This really was such a fun movie, especially for those of us who happen to be bibliophiles AND francophiles. Thanks for being such a wonderful date!
The pleasure was all mine, madame!
I also loved Midnight in Paris — what a gem! The scenery, the magic (and a good basic storyline and ending!)
For anyone who loved this try reading “Paris Wife”! I had just finished the book, then saw the movie: perfect!
mc
Ooh, I haven’t read that yet — will have to pick it up.
Marvelous movie – I enjoyed every minute of it and plan to see it again!!!
I loved the movie. Plan to buy it when it comes out on dvd so I can watch it over and over.
Really enjoyed the movie. I was not crazy about The Paris Wife, however. Hadley seemed rather bland to me, certainly not the inspiration for Brett Ashley.