Waner Bros. have have just sent us the trailer for the Woody Allen’s new film, Midnight in Paris. It has an all star cast which, from our calculations boasts 3 Oscar winners (please correct us if we’re wrong including Kathy Bates, Michael Sheen, Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Alison Pil (you may remember her from Gus Van Sant’s Milk), upcoming Thor baddie Tom Hiddleston and France’s very own first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
The trailer is delightful with all the comedy you’d expect from a Woody Allen movie. It’s scheduled for release in France 11th May. No UK release date that we can find as yet but we’ll obviously keep you posted.
Even for people who have never been to Paris, the name of the city is more than a metaphor for magic—it’s almost a synonym. Certainly there’s no better place on earth that Woody Allen could have chosen for his new romantic comedy than Paris. It is a city with a unique mythology and heritage, celebrated for the extraordinary beauty of its streets, boulevards and gardens, as well as the splendor found inside so many of the greatest museums in the world. The resonance of its history, from major political and cultural events to the aura of its legendary restaurants and cafes, is felt everywhere. The past endures and shines brightly in Paris, which makes it well-suited for a story of a man reinvigorating his feelings and finding inspiration to reflect on his life.
Midnight in Paris is released in the UK 7th October.
