Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Paris in July: Midnight in Paris


A couple of months ago Midnight in Paris was nominated as the selection for Food 'n Flix and I had every intention of watching it that time, but it didn't happen.

So this weekend I ended up finally watching it again in honour of Paris in July. I have seen this movie quite a few times now.

The first time was on a Friday night when I made an impulsive decision to leave work early and to go to the movies on my way home. I went to my favourite movie theatre, not expecting that I would be one of only three people in the cinema.

I am not really a Woody Allen fan but I do enjoy this movie. It's hard not to enjoy this just for the way that it portrays Paris, both the now and then. When I was watching this today, it surprised me to see some of the actors who played the famous names from the past. I had forgotten that Tom Hiddleston was F Scott Fitzgerald. I also had forgotten that Michael Sheen was in the movie.

I also enjoyed the exploration of the idea that everyone's idea of when the most amazing time to live is different. In the movie, the main character, Gil, thinks that there is no better time in the past or present than 1920's Paris, another character dreams of the Belle Epoque, or the Renaissance.

This is a perfect way to spend Saturday afternoon, and this opening scene, is a perfect way to open the movie.


24 comments:

  1. You are so right: it's a wonderful film! I've only seen it a couple of times, but I can see why you watch it often.

    be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. ah Woody Allen in his prime! those were the days way back when ...

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    1. Midnight in Paris dates from 2011, so as Woody Allen films go, it's a pretty late one. His first hit film was released in 1965. Sleeper was 1973.

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    2. This is definitely one of his better movies Sherry!

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  3. New to me so I am going to watch this as soon as I can.

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  4. This is one of my favorite films of all time, my desert island film, my "when I'm down and out" film. I should watch it again right now!

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    1. I can see why this movie would be great as a pick me up Jeanie!

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  5. Gosh, yes, I love that movie. I've seen it so many times. Love the opening sequence. Thanks for sharing it.

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  6. I have seen it. I am not a fan of Owen Wilson, but he was really good here. Loved the movie! The atmosphere and light was amazing.

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    1. I am not really an OW fan either, but I can watch him in this without too much trouble!

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  7. This is one of my faves from WA. I'm so glad you'd ventured into the cinema and watch it again. I gave it 3.5 out of 4 Ripples in my review. :)

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    1. I was watching at home this time, but I did enjoy it on the big screen too Arti!

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  8. I love Michael Sheen in this movie. I love the bit when Carla Bruni calls him pedantic.

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    1. I had to do a double take this time when I saw Michael Sheen. I had forgotten he was in it!

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  9. I enjoyed this movie because it had so much ambiance, felt like I was right there in Paris.

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    1. It definitely gave me that feeling too Laura!

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  10. Ah thank you for sharing that clip. I haven't watched the movie but that was a lovely intro. Definitely wishing we could all be in Paris right now.

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    1. It would be nice to be in Paris wouldn't it!

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  11. I saw this last week on Amazon Prime Video. I loved the scenes in old Paris. I enjoyed your post a lot.

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  12. Ahhh one of my favourite movies set in Paris! Up there with Julie & Julia and How to Steal a Million with the beautiful Audrey.

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