Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my most anticipated films of 2011. The film was one of Woody Allen's finest. It showcased his austere talents as a writer and as a director.
In some instances, Owen Wilson's character Gil reminded me of a character from an older Allen film. He was similar to Alvy from Annie Hall, probably because of the neurotic tendencies that he exhibited. However, combined with the colourful nature of other characters from the 1920's, Gil seemed to flourish.
The costumes were quite stunning. Designed by Sonia Grande, each costume added another sense of dimension for the characters. Costumes are meant to give us an idea of the preferences of the characters, what they like, how they want the world to see them and so on. The costumes that she designed and styled were quite inspirational. Grande emphasised the use of clothing as a means of communication and expression.
"When preparing for a film, you don’t choose an individual look. You think about the overall development of each of the characters, their actions and physical and emotional journeys. You don’t really think of fashion as a tool, but use it as a tool of communication."
What I loved in this film was the way Paris was portrayed. The cinematography presented Paris at its finest.
This film is one of my favourites for this year.
Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 93%. If you enjoy travel, vintage films, fashion or comedy, this is the film for you.
