I really didn't know what to expect for this latest Woody Allen offering. So many of his films are a bit odd and even too dramatic. He seemed to have lost his luster for good comedy. With MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT, he redeems himself. I found it to be a delightful movie with exquisite locations and cinematography. As usual the music he uses is great. Oldies but goodies that really make the film even better.
Maybe the reason I liked this so much, apart from the solid acting and the above mentioned filming, is that it is a 'feel good' movie which is very difficult to come by these days. Most films are trash with special effects, wooden or robot type acting, or gory, violent and foul mouthed language. Very refreshing in this day and age of R rated films to find something as refreshing and charming as MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT. A must see if one wants a vacation from blood and gore. Even like the MY FAIR LADY element. Fact is, Colin Firth would make a excellent Professor Higgins in a remake.
Maybe the reason I liked this so much, apart from the solid acting and the above mentioned filming, is that it is a 'feel good' movie which is very difficult to come by these days. Most films are trash with special effects, wooden or robot type acting, or gory, violent and foul mouthed language. Very refreshing in this day and age of R rated films to find something as refreshing and charming as MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT. A must see if one wants a vacation from blood and gore. Even like the MY FAIR LADY element. Fact is, Colin Firth would make a excellent Professor Higgins in a remake.
