Magic in the Moonlight is a 2014 film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film's plot is a romantic comedy with elements of magic and mystery that follows the story of a renowned illusionist who is called upon to expose an alleged medium. 

Plot

The story is set in 1920s France and centers on Stanley Crawford (played by Colin Firth), a celebrated illusionist known by the pseudonym Wei Ling Soo. Stanley is known for debunking fake mediums and those who claim to have supernatural powers.

A friend of his, Howard Burkan (played by Simon McBurney), informs him of an American medium named Sophie Baker (played by Emma Stone) who is causing a sensation in France. Stanley agrees to investigate and unveil the alleged fraud.

However, as he gets closer to Sophie and her family, Stanley begins to experience seemingly supernatural events that challenge his rational beliefs. He starts falling in love with Sophie and finds himself questioning his deepest convictions about magic and the supernatural.

The plot explores themes of skepticism, love, and the search for meaning in life. "Magic in the Moonlight" is known for its evocative atmosphere of the 1920s, the performances of Firth and Stone, and its balance between rationality and magic.

Director: Woody Allen

Writer: Woody Allen

Producers: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, Edward Walson

Music: Original music by various artists

Main Cast:

• Colin Firth as Stanley Crawford
• Emma Stone as Sophie Baker
• Simon McBurney as Howard Burkan
• Eileen Atkins as Aunt Vanessa
• Marcia Gay Harden as Mrs. Baker
• Hamish Linklater as Brice

Major Awards: The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film grossed approximately $51 million worldwide.

Critical Reception: Magic in the Moonlight is a romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen set in 1920s France. The film tells the story of Stanley Crawford, played by Colin Firth, a skeptical magician who is hired to debunk a supposed medium, Sophie Baker, played by Emma Stone. However, Stanley begins to question his beliefs as he spends more time with Sophie. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praise for the performances of the actors but some criticism of the plot and its execution. Despite the mixed opinions, the film garnered a following among Allen's fans and contributed to his reputation as a director of romantic comedies.