Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Dann M — 20 Oct 2017

From Woody Allen comes the lighthearted romantic comedy Magic in the Moonlight. The film follows renowned magician and skeptic Stanley Crawford who's put to the test when he's asked to debunk an American psychic named Sophie Baker whose tricks have thus far eluded a friend of his.

Both Colin Firth and Emma Stone give good performances and have a bit of chemistry; thought the romance does come off as a little forced. And the story too seems a bit rushed and contrived at times. Yet it explores some interesting themes about the need for magic in our lives (whether real or fabricated).

While Magic in the Moonlight is clearly one of Allen's weaker efforts, it's still a rather entertaining and charming film.