From Cannes to Chicago: Midnight in Paris

Woody Allen is still at it. His newest romantic comedy, Midnight in Paris, is premiering (Official Selection) at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival and will make its way to select theaters in the U.S. starting May 20^th.

            Starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, Midnight in Paris is a romantic comedy about a young couple, engaged to be married, whose experiences in Paris change their lives. The story turns dark and seductive when Gil (Wilson) meets a sexy young Parisian who lures him farther and farther away from his fiancé Inez (McAdams). As is typical for Woody Allen’s films, the audience can expect to witness plenty of conflict as the couple struggles through issues of fidelity, and their own conflicting personal interests. However, with Owen Wilson as the star, it is sure to have plenty of laughs and a charming appeal.

            Midnight in Paris has been called “Woody Allen’s valentine to the City of Light”. Certainly there is no better location for a romantic comedy than the most romantic city in the world. Allen says he fell in love with the city of Paris while filming What’s New Pussycat, his debut film as an actor and writer. He idealizes the city much like his character Gil does in “Midnight”. In fact, Allen says he very much regrets not buying an apartment there and splitting his time between New York and Paris. In some ways, Midnight in Paris, is a reflection of Woody Allen. Like Allen was so many years ago, Gil is an aspiring writer who romanticizes his first visit to Paris.

            Woody Allen has a reputation for making romantic comedies with serious, dark undertones woven throughout the story. This time around Allen says Midnight in Paris is more upbeat than many of his other films. To watch the trailer, or learn even more about the film, check out: http://www.sonyclassics.com/midnightinparis/home.html

            Midnight in Paris will be in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles starting May 20^th. You can see it here in Chicago at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema starting Friday, May 27^th. Check out landmarktheatres.com for tickets and show times.