The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
****
Director: Woody Allen
Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow, Edward Herrmann, Deborah Rush, Van Johnson, Zoe Caldwell, Milo O’Shea
During the Great Depression, Cecilia escapes her mundane life and abusive marriage to the local cinema. Things take a strange twist when a character from her new favorite film steps off the screen and into her life. The lines between fantasy and reality blur in this charming and original romantic comedy. While Jeff Daniels gives a nice dual performance, Woody Allen stays behind the camera.
