I wish I could live in Paris in the '20s... well at least the one Woody Allen reimagines in such a beautifully nostalgic manner. However, as a poet, I believe that T.S. Eliot deserved more screen time - and if I were to meet him I would make sure I never travelled back to modern day!
Owen Wilson plays the character Gil, a liberal screenwriter who is clearly not suited for his materialistic partner Inez (Rachel McAdams). Wilson is perfect for this role, taking on a very relaxed and contemplative character who lacks the interest in the superficial pleasures of Parisian tourism (in complete contrast to his consumerist fiancée).
I thoroughly enjoyed the transition between time periods through the changes in lighting: modern day Paris flourishes with lush greens and blues, the '20s has warmer in sepia tones, and when Adriana and Gil travel back to the 1890's the sepia turns to a more garish yellow similar to the colour of oil lamps.
Allen makes us consider what Paris has lost since the '20s, how as a society we have lost our creative freedom and creative communities that enable us to thrive. However, the film also comments that we should lose our nostalgia and rediscover the beauty of modern day as after all it's the time period we're stuck in! Whatever you take from the film it is a Woody Allen classic with gentle humour, stunning cinematography, and effortless flow.
P.S. Tom Hiddleston I am sorry I still find you too arrogant.
Owen Wilson plays the character Gil, a liberal screenwriter who is clearly not suited for his materialistic partner Inez (Rachel McAdams). Wilson is perfect for this role, taking on a very relaxed and contemplative character who lacks the interest in the superficial pleasures of Parisian tourism (in complete contrast to his consumerist fiancée).
I thoroughly enjoyed the transition between time periods through the changes in lighting: modern day Paris flourishes with lush greens and blues, the '20s has warmer in sepia tones, and when Adriana and Gil travel back to the 1890's the sepia turns to a more garish yellow similar to the colour of oil lamps.
Allen makes us consider what Paris has lost since the '20s, how as a society we have lost our creative freedom and creative communities that enable us to thrive. However, the film also comments that we should lose our nostalgia and rediscover the beauty of modern day as after all it's the time period we're stuck in! Whatever you take from the film it is a Woody Allen classic with gentle humour, stunning cinematography, and effortless flow.
P.S. Tom Hiddleston I am sorry I still find you too arrogant.