There are the parents of 'Hayley' arriving in town for their daughter's forthcoming marriage to a local Italian man, 'Leopoldo' who is thrust into the limelight to become the next greatest celebrity though he has no idea why, a newly married couple, with the husband desperate to impress his family who could further his career, an Architect revisiting his past, and a possible trio of love entanglements when three friends get together.
It was a great pleasure to this movie on the big screen, it having been a staggering 7 years since I last saw an Allen film at the cinema. Much to my shame I did not see the masterpiece that is "Midnight In Paris" at the cinema, and I still greatly regret it.
This is a good Allen, but it has to be said it is not his best work. The comedy is there, but at times rather thin on the ground. I have noticed that quite often the best Allen films are the ones that he just writes and directs. This could well be the case here. I mean look at how successful "Midnight In Paris" was, also with "Bullets over Broadway", and contrary to popular opinion, I am a big fan of "Match Point".
Again it is clear that Hollywood is keen to work with Allen, assembling a great cast, Begnigni is especially wonderful as the bewildered celebrity. It examines what it is like to be a nobody and then to have the world at your feet.
I suppose given that Woody Allen has made about 40 films is as many years, to still be producing films of this calibre is remarkable.
One cannot expect a "Midnight In Paris" every time........6 out of 10
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