Magic in the moonlight

Coralie 2022-03-21 09:02:29

the world may or may not be without purpose, but it's not totally without some kind of magic. One is an arrogant and cynical magician who doesn't believe anything in the spirit world; one is a pretty little liar who pretends to be Mediums defraud rich people of money and affection. If it weren't for the existence of magic, who would have thought that Stanley would give up his perfect fiancée and fall in love with this little girl he sneered at from the very beginning. Even if it's all a lie, even if his reason tells him he should love Olivia, Sophie is like a ray of sunshine, shining into his closed heart for a long time, giving him hope and passion that he hasn't seen for a long time, as an extremely rational To a sick person, this is the love of life he needs, he can feel the fragrance of flowers, sleep peacefully, and even the starry sky that he hated as a child has become bright and moving because of her, even if he is still so aggressive. Under the filter of the 1920s, the whole film is so gentle and romantic, as if it was a midsummer night's dream.

My three favorite scenes, one is the observatory they went to when they were hiding from the rain [I have to say that lalaland has this smell]; one is Stanley and Sophie discussing her engagement, Sophie asks him what time of day she is most beautiful, Stone's gleaming hat and her beautiful smile; the scene is that at the end Stanley is asking God if Sophie would like to marry him, and Sophie knocks three times. So romantic, this is definitely the first movie I'm going to see with my future boyfriend.

The dialogue lines between Stanley and Auntie later in the movie are so interesting, I've never been a movie that likes a lot of lines, because I get bored easily with lines, but I didn't find it boring at all when I watched this part, it was in them This back-and-forth game of thought and language felt the powerful charm of the script. Although the aunt had already seen that he was in love with Sophie, she still tempted him to say it himself.

"yes, I understand You're puzzled and bewildered, because your foolish logic tells you that you should love Olivia."

"Foolish logic?"

"And yet, how little that logic means when placed next to Sophie's smile."

One thing I noticed is that the soundtrack uses Beethoven's symphony No.9 in D minor to express Stanley's tossing and turning [I don't know if I'm wrong, I'm ashamed to say that I don't have any research on music] I always feel which part The movie also has a similar design. In short, the exciting soundtrack and the scenes that should be quiet have a unique flavor. I learned it. Also, the theme song of the movie is very good, and the atmosphere is in place.

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Magic in the Moonlight quotes

  • Stanley: The comparison makes me laugh! Olivia is a person of accomplishment and charm. Sophie's a street finagler who makes her way living off one bit of hokum to the next.

    Aunt Vanessa: Well, I don't see how you can compare the two.

    Stanley: Well, don't put ideas into my head!

    Aunt Vanessa: Well, far be it from me!

    Stanley: Of course, she does come from dire circumstances. I mean, it's very easy to be judgmental about people who are born into circumstances less fortunate than one's own.

    Aunt Vanessa: Well, life is harsh. One must do what one must to survive.

    Stanley: Well put. And people do sometimes make the wrong choices, which they regret, even though no serious harm was done.

    Aunt Vanessa: Which of us has not made some blunders in life?

    Stanley: And there is a rather appealing quality about Sophie. Despite her disgusting behaviour.

    Aunt Vanessa: Yes, her smile is rather winning. Of course, it depends how much value you put on the purely physical.

    Stanley: Well, no, I... I, for one, esteem the higher virtues.

    Aunt Vanessa: Hmm... Beauty of the soul...

    Stanley: Although her eyes are rather pleasant to look into. And that she can be amusing, under the right circumstances.

    Aunt Vanessa: Oh, but Olivia is an educated, cultivated woman. One that befits a man of your artistic genius.

    Stanley: Yes, now, my genius must be factored in. On paper, there's really no reason to prefer Sophie to Olivia.

    Aunt Vanessa: Well, I would say the opposite.

    Stanley: ...And so your, your suggestion that I, I be honest with Olivia and tell her that as irrational as it seems, I've fallen in love with, with Sophie - that's a preposterous notion.

    Aunt Vanessa: It's lunacy.

    Stanley: ...Yet I can't help feeling that...

    Aunt Vanessa: ...That you love Sophie. Yes, I understand. You're puzzled and bewildered; because your foolish logic tells you that you should love Olivia.

    Stanley: Foolish logic?

    Aunt Vanessa: And yet, how little that logic means when placed next to Sophie's smile...

    Stanley: What are you saying?

    Aunt Vanessa: ...That the world may or may not be without purpose, but it's not totally without some kind of magic.

    Stanley: ...I have irrational positive feelings for Sophie Baker. It's like witnessing a trick I can't figure out.

  • Aunt Vanessa: Which of us has not made some blunders in life?