The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

I've always ranked Woody Allen's films amongst my all time favorites because they're the perfect blend of creativity and originality, two qualities that are as scarce as they are important in cinema.The Purple Rose of Cairo is a product of the finest quality, I'd say it's Allen at his best. It tells the story of a woman in his late thirties who works at a restaurant to make a living, coming back to a home where an ape-like, macho husband awaits her. Still, she dreams. She dreams of pictures, explorers, poets, a world fairer and more just. The question that is so rooted in our soul, the one that drags us out of our comfort zone and into the abyss every time we try to come up with and answer is...Where is it? Not in this world because there's so much pain and injustice going in it that one wonders if we shouldn't rip the evil apart from what's pure light to give ourselves a chance to behold the light that should guides through the the darkness, into the Promise Land.Is it, then, in another world? I'm' not a religious person although the previous paragraph might make me look like one, therefore I must rule out a religious answer, but that road is opened for you to take it. The answer is CINEMA. Where else could it be.In an attempt to simplify what otherwise could have been a rather difficult topic, the American director mixes both worlds- real and the one portrayed by pictures- by having movies characters coming into ours, and some of us -the waitress- going into theirs.To me me the originality of the idea goes along way to show that both of them are just to sides of the coin.

This is my favorite Woody Allen movie! It's heartfelt, artistic, creative, funny, thoughtful and nostalgic. It's basically a love letter to movies about a waitress who is unloved by her husband, unhappy at work and only finds love in the movies. One day, she watches the latest movie The Purple Rose of Cairo and after watching it the fifth time, the main character literally leaves the screen of his black and white movie and enters reality in technicolor. Soon, the black and white actors are up on the screen screaming for him to return while the movie theater is in panic and the actor playing the character who left the screen tries to get him back on. What an exciting story told with art, thought and entertainment!

During the Great Depression, a poor, unhappily married woman seeks solace in the movie theaters. Mia Farrow stars as the lead, and she's fantastic and heartbreaking as a woman beaten down by life. She gets scolded at work, and her husband, Danny Aiello, treats her terribly. The only time she feels peace and comfort is when she watches the film The Purple Rose of Cairo. It's magical for her to watch the classic actors—Jeff Daniels, Edward Hermann, John Wood, Deborah Rush, and Karen Akers—repeat the adventurous and romantic plot over and over again on the big silver screen.This isn't my all-time favorite Woody Allen movie—that title is reserved for Hannah and her Sisters—but I always enjoy this hopeful romance whenever I watch it. I'm a Mia Farrow fan, and she's just as sweet and likable in this as she is as Hannah. The portion of the film that shows the old movie is totally authentic. Often, actors feel contemporary or as if they're trying too hard, but everyone on the silver screen really seems like a 1930s actor. The extra dose of makeup, the movements, delivery of their lines, and camera angles will make you think it really is an old movie, and the recognizable faces have been photoshopped in! There's a surprise in the plot, and if you look it up on IMDb, you'll probably read about it. My advice is to just watch it and let the surprise unfold. Many times in Woody Allen movies, his characters find comfort by watching movies. If you identify with that familiar plot point, feel that the best people are often fictional, or ever wished you could interact with movie stars, you'll probably love this movie.

Apart from all Woody Allen, this movie is different. Usually his films are based on dialogues and drama, and rotates around his character. But, this one should be the most entertaining movie for the normal audience.Cecilia, is a waitress, struggling with life, her abusive and lazy husband. She finds it fascinating to watch a movie called "The Purple Rose of Cairo". She watches it repeatedly, due to some situations. At one point, a character, Tom Baxter, from the movie notes her, and walks off the screen..!! Yes, the character literally walks out with her. He wanted to learn about the real world, and was in deep love with her. Meanwhile, the movie was stuck in half way, the other characters were in confusion and waiting for the return of Tom Baxter. The theater management calls the studio and get connected with the producer. The real, Gil Shepherd, actor who played as Tom Baxter also panic and reaches the town. Ultimately, Cecilia is trapped between her Husband, Tom Baxter and Gil Shepherd.A really interesting movie. The fantasy element was realistically taken. Those who think Woody Allen movies are boring, they should definitely watch this movie.Highly recommended. A must watch.#KiduMovie