[WATCHED: March 5, 2012] Midnight in Paris
I took a course on Woody Allen’s films in college and, as a result, I had seen everything he had done (and a lot of what had inspired him). After college, I made a point of seeing everything he released. Often on opening day. (My double feature of Deconstructing Harry and Good Will Hunting on Christmas Day is still a highlight).
But after The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, which was okay, but just barely, I basically gave up on him. I watched Match Point in three parts (no time at the time) and really enjoyed it, but I never really got back on track with Woody. And then came Paris.
Despite its huge popularity, I knew nothing about this Woody Allen film. I knew Owen Wilson was playing the Woody Allen character in this one and it was getting amazing reviews. Now, it’s very true that critics don’t always get Woody Allen, but when they unanimously get his film it’s pretty safe that it’s a good one.
And boy was it ever. (more…)
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