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Midnight in Paris
Movie

Midnight in Paris

2011Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Woke Score
1.6
out of 10

Plot

Gil and Inez travel to Paris as a tag-along vacation on her parents' business trip. Gil is a successful Hollywood writer but is struggling on his first novel. He falls in love with the city and thinks he and Inez should move there after they get married, but Inez does not share his romantic notions of the city or the idea that the 1920s were the golden age. When Inez goes off dancing with her friends, Gil takes a walk at midnight and discovers what could be the ultimate source of inspiration for writing. Gil's daily walks at midnight in Paris could take him closer to the heart of the city but further from the woman he's about to marry.

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Overall Series Review

Midnight in Paris is a refreshing departure from modern ideological filmmaking. It functions as a sophisticated love letter to Western civilization, specifically its literary and artistic peaks. The story follows Gil, a writer who finds more in common with the giants of the 1920s than with his materialistic contemporaries. The film prioritizes intellectual curiosity, the pursuit of beauty, and the universal human struggle with the present over any political agenda. It treats its historical figures with reverence and humor, focusing on their talent and contributions rather than their identity markers. By centering the narrative on the importance of finding one's own voice within the context of history, the movie remains grounded in timeless human experiences rather than fleeting social trends.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The film focuses entirely on individual artistic merit and the 'Great Man' theory of history. Characters are judged by their creative output and intellectual depth. There is no forced diversity or attempts to subvert historical demographics for political points.

Oikophobia2/10

The narrative is a profound appreciation of Western cultural heritage. While it satirizes shallow, materialistic Americans, it does so to champion a deeper, more authentic connection to Western art, literature, and philosophy.

Feminism2/10

Female characters like Gertrude Stein are depicted as intellectual heavyweights based on their historical reality. The film avoids 'girl boss' tropes, instead portraying women as complex individuals who are often the source of romantic and artistic inspiration.

LGBTQ+1/10

The story centers on Gil's romantic interests in women and his struggle with his fiancée. It adheres to normative relationship structures and avoids the inclusion of queer theory or modern gender ideology.

Anti-Theism2/10

While the movie is secular, it treats art and history with a sense of wonder and transcendence. It lacks any hostility toward religion and does not engage in the promotion of moral relativism.

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