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randall 
"I like to watch."
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 Posted - 01/21/2013 : 02:57:15
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Woody Allen's love letter to Rome isn't as strong as MIDNIGHT IN PARIS because there isn't a single arching through-story; it's a buncha vignettes. But you get to watch a great cinematic eye fall in love with yet another city...in fact, the Eternal one.
Every outdoors shot looks like it was pulled at Magic Hour. [Maybe they can do this digitally by now, but damn if you don't instinctively get down on your knees and thank god for Kodachrome.]
The scenario is typical Woodman...this time, he's even present on camera. The actors do wonderful jobs [Alec Baldwin stands out], but let's face it, this is only another European travelogue. I'm not complaining, I had a great time, if not as transcendent an experience as was PARIS. But I was thrilled to learn that Woody's next picture will be set back in the US, because I want to see him work once again in an atmosphere which doesn't overwhelm him. That leaves so much more room for the characters. |
Edited by - randall on 01/21/2013 03:00:43 |
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To Rome With Love
