MIDNIGHT IN PARIS

A screenwriter who happens to be an uber fan of literature time travels to 1920's Paris to hobnob with his idols, while having doubts about his impending marriage in the present. The fantasy element in the plot line coupled with sharp Woody Allen dialogue makes this film quite enjoyable. Although Owen Wilson plays Owen Wilson, the famous acting cameos keep it interesting. The cinematography captures the whimsy of Paris albeit true to reality or not and the soundtrack gives the film a signature sound. Allen has a habit of recycling his plots and inner conflicts. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS is no exception; it mirrors MANHATTAN in many aspects. Allen's foray into the semi-fantasy genre after nearly ten years pays off in the end.

Rating: 7/10

S. V. Fernando