Midnight in Paris
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 20, 2011
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EMPFeb 11, 2012
Beautiful photography and scenes â
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reallytoughFeb 14, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If i have to explain in very few words then i would say, Artistic and Brilliant. The kind of beauty has shown in this movie is beautiful. Beauty of Paris is worth praising. There were many moments that made me learn some amazing things and facts about life. One should be with the person that respect his/her partner's opinions. Screenplay of the movie was really smooth and there was not any dull moment in the movie. At the end you will say that i loved it. A must watch.… Expand
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Critic2012Jun 9, 2012
Midnight in Paris is warm, delightful and charming, with Paris setting the stage for a perfect blend of romance and comedy. This film is a real tribute to art.
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kkmdMar 6, 2012
Midnight In Paris was funny, sweet, and beautifullyy filmed. I'm glad I'm a Woody Allen Fan. http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/2012/03/midnight-paris-movie-review
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ringingpeaceFeb 24, 2012
i don't know what it is about this movie, but I've watched so many times and I also got back to some scenes so many times. it is so dreamy and it takes me away into another world like no other movie. maybe because the protagonist isi don't know what it is about this movie, but I've watched so many times and I also got back to some scenes so many times. it is so dreamy and it takes me away into another world like no other movie. maybe because the protagonist is experiencing something that we would like too, fullfillment of his dreams.… Expand
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beingryanjudeAug 25, 2014
Amidst a long list of genuinely great Woody Allen films, this one bolts right towards the top of that list. Midnight in Paris is as magical as it is sentimental. It's an ode to a beautiful city and peculiar characters of our past, this filmAmidst a long list of genuinely great Woody Allen films, this one bolts right towards the top of that list. Midnight in Paris is as magical as it is sentimental. It's an ode to a beautiful city and peculiar characters of our past, this film will be long remembered.… Expand
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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012
The movie is about knowing who is right for you. We may think the person we love is in front of us, but in reality we have nothing in common with them. The other thing the movie tackles is nostalgia, something that a lot of us can relate too.The movie is about knowing who is right for you. We may think the person we love is in front of us, but in reality we have nothing in common with them. The other thing the movie tackles is nostalgia, something that a lot of us can relate too. Owen Wilsonâ… Expand
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AdrianWindlerApr 8, 2012
Its a genius interacting with the history and the future of every single character.
A beautiful story with talented actors and directing work perfectly by Woody Allen.
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MattMoApr 26, 2012
A truly beautiful film by the great Woody Allen. Mesmerizing and astonishing it's a film that should definitely be watched. Owen Wilson is great in this role and the meeting of history's greatest was amazing.
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spacebawApr 28, 2012
not an avid film watcher, so can't identify much of any tropes/anti-tropes and I'm really not that critical, I tend to enjoy most films. but essentially the film expounds upon a basic proverb I'm sure we all know, "the grass is always greenernot an avid film watcher, so can't identify much of any tropes/anti-tropes and I'm really not that critical, I tend to enjoy most films. but essentially the film expounds upon a basic proverb I'm sure we all know, "the grass is always greener on the other side", set in Paris. To me that's not a very interesting premise, though we are all guilty of falling into the "golden age thinking" portrayed in the film to one degree or another. I don't find the old city of Paris attractive, so the setting appealed to me little, but if you're a hapless maybe-francophile, you might enjoy it However, the main highlight of this film was the historical figures portrayed. As a writer, the main character interacts primarily with writers, artists and musicians of the past. As an art history enthusiast, I especially enjoyed the artist portrayals. Highlights include Jason Brody as Dali, Corey Stoll as Hemingway and Adrien de Van as Luis Bunuel. I thought all of these characters were portrayed accurately enough to not anger those who are familiar with them, but with enough wit and satire to appeal to the non-familiar. But, if you're a fan of surrealism the film might irritate you a tad. Dali is implied to be the de facto leader of the Parisian surrealists (the three in the film being Dali, Bunuel and Man Ray) rather than the indisputable ideological center of the surrealist movement, Andre Breton. I think this was a really missed opportunity as well, since Breton was a passionate socialist, this would have played nicely with the conflict between the main character and his fiance's father (who calls him a communist and tells him to go see Trotsky at one point), though of course it would seem the main character is naught but an average American liberal. But for all Woody Allen gets wrong about the surrealists, the joke about Bunuel's The Exterminating Angel will have you roaring if you're familiar with it. And then there's also the slight implication of Picasso (and by extension, cubism) as avant-garde, the pinnacle of this ridiculous idea being Gertrude Stein dismissing one of Picasso's paintings as "petite bourgeois". But at the end, the characters remain almost pathetically naive and sincere, and I never became attached to Owen Wilson's character, but I suppose I did see elements of an older personal self in him. I've seen this described as Woody Allen's Lost in Translation, which it is certainly not other than the theme of doomed romance. The main characters develop little other than their relationship and Gil remains as frustratingly boring as the beginning. But the historical figures make this definitely worth seeing… Expand
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moviebuff_420Oct 13, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most nostalgic and elegant movie i have ever seen.
the sets and locations of fantastic Paris are perfect.
It is especially made with feel good factor which is the most crucial thing.
Everything is just excellent ,Owen Wilson is so charming and sweet,his best performance so far,and the supportive cast did very good.
Marion Cotillard looks so glamorous and lovely.
Really liked those funny scenes with legends especially with Salvador Dali.
My younger brother suggested me to read a short story "The Third Level", bu Jack Finney,before watching the movie.
Both are extremely related.
i really loved the concept of time travelling to 1920's 1890's and so on.
Must say the best screenplay of the year and movie too.
Woody Allen,you are just great.… Expand
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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012
The script is top-notch, it is gorgeously filmed, fantastically directed and has some great acting. Sometiems Woody Allen wins some, and other times he loses some. He won some with M.I.P. as it is one of the best films of 2011.
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JeffLFloridaJun 12, 2012
I watched the movie (no prior synopsis) for two reasons: Paris, which I love, having been there several times and Kathy Bates. I didn't know it was an Allen film until the opening credits. Once knowing the latter, I knew what I was in storeI watched the movie (no prior synopsis) for two reasons: Paris, which I love, having been there several times and Kathy Bates. I didn't know it was an Allen film until the opening credits. Once knowing the latter, I knew what I was in store for. An Allen-penned central character is in a constant state of flux, often bemused and wondering "Why is this happening to me and why don't others around me understand me? How the Owen's and McAdam's characters even got together, much less engaged, is beyond me. Truly oil and water. He, the hopeless romantic, who falls in love with Paris and the aesthetics of the 1920's and she, the Type-A, in-your-face, critical Material Girl who thinks the world revolves around her and doesn't understand her man or much cares. A common Allen theme is to have a self-absorbed, bragging show-off, in this case, Paul. No one around him except Gil Pender, sees this and Gil wastes no time in dive bombing him to no avail. Was Earnest Hemingway really like this in true life or just a caricature. It's as if he is saying, "I am a Man and I do great things and if you don't do great things also, you are not a Man". Gil IS Woody Allen only younger, taller and better looking. Before you accuse me of being Anti-Semitic, celluloid history bears me out. I call it the "We Jews have been persecuted for 2000 years" syndrome. Be it Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, the Seinfeld Gang, etc, it seems to be all about complaining (Oh woe is me) and over analyzing others around them. Gil never truly asserts himself in the movie, but seems to always be holding on to a life preserver just to keep his head above water. Back to the movie...the cinematography of Paris was beautiful as were the costumes, set design, music and lighting in the 1920's sequences. I was dismayed to see the fine actress Kathy Bates relegated to a 10 line cameo role as was Adrian Brody. Well known actors (Oscar or not) seem to love being in a Woody Allen film, even in a diminished sub role. Of course, filming in Paris and the large salary for little work doesn't hurt either. The beautiful Marion Cotillard was a delight as the equally romantic, soul-searching Adriana. I kept wondering what the purpose was to throw in more and more literary or painting giants in each 1920's trip. Only 3 in the 1890's sequence, but that's because it was just one scene. In the end, our hero finds his soul mate, Gabrielle. A woman of heart and soul that compliments Gil. You might think, given my critique, that I did not enjoy the film. I did enjoy the movie, although I would've enjoyed it more if Gil stood up to Inez or even slapped her (just kidding, but hey, she would've deserved it, right?). If you are an incurable romantic and/or Francophile, like myself, you will enjoy this movie.… Expand
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PhoenixBirdJun 18, 2012
A big disapppointment. Very poor acting. The film meanders without any true thought and suffers by a pointless resolution--the protagonist is trapped in his own fantasy--but so what? A bad imitation of the famous characters the film seeks toA big disapppointment. Very poor acting. The film meanders without any true thought and suffers by a pointless resolution--the protagonist is trapped in his own fantasy--but so what? A bad imitation of the famous characters the film seeks to illuminate, and a hasty Americanised view of Paris.… Expand
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anshimanMar 13, 2015
Boasting charming color palettes, witty writing and polished performances, Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is a humbly brilliant meta masterwork that whimsically explores the caricature of the dreamy intellectual, and meditates on theBoasting charming color palettes, witty writing and polished performances, Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is a humbly brilliant meta masterwork that whimsically explores the caricature of the dreamy intellectual, and meditates on the necessity of escapism in our quest to give meaning to existence.… Expand
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SpangleJun 3, 2015
Midnight in Paris is a great piece of film. I have limited exposure to Woody Allen and am really glad I watched this one. Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, and the rest of the large cast are all phenomenal. The direction fromMidnight in Paris is a great piece of film. I have limited exposure to Woody Allen and am really glad I watched this one. Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, and the rest of the large cast are all phenomenal. The direction from Woody Allen is very good and the writing is strong for the most part, though it does falter at times. However, I loved the unique idea here as this one is not really a romantic film in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a love letter to Paris, the past, and the present. A unique film in which a man is able to travel back in time at midnight in Paris, this one shows a man come to terms with who he is and where he is in life by going back in time. Throughout, many scenes are filmed a gorgeous golden filter to them, which gives a feeling of "perfection" and the "golden age" that is allured to many times throughout the film, which provides this film with quite the luscious look to it. In addition, it manages to suck up all the beauty of the city of Paris, both in the day and night, and you can see how easy it is to fall in love with the city. Truly, this one is a very enjoyable film that makes for some easy watching, but also comes packed to the brim with ravishing imagery and some great production elements (great costumes too by the way) that really underscore the brilliance to be found here. Overall, Midnight in Paris is a very good film.… Expand
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mess888Nov 26, 2012
At first the movie is quite slow and it didn't really fit my "pace". But as i kept watching it i have to admit i was really surprised and i enjoyed very much the old Paris and all its artists. What felt wrong is the dull cliche some characterAt first the movie is quite slow and it didn't really fit my "pace". But as i kept watching it i have to admit i was really surprised and i enjoyed very much the old Paris and all its artists. What felt wrong is the dull cliche some character was, but i guess it was necessary to draw the difference with the wonderful past and the nostalgia for it. In a word: charming!… Expand
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worleyjamersDec 6, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't really say what I was expecting, but this was completely different than what I thought it would be; it's a good thing, too, because it was unlike anything I have ever seen before. I loved it! It really made me wonder what it would be like to live in another era and meet all those important historical figures. This was actually my first Woody Allen film, so I can't really say how this stacks up with some of his other films, but it was certainly a very good directorial effort. The cast here, featuring a lot of household names, is perfect; everyone gives fine performances. It's definitely one of my favorite things about the film. The scenery and music is good as well. I also thought the writing was extremely solid. I loved the script, and it's no surprise that it was nominated for an Oscar. Including Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture, Midnight in Paris was nominated for 4 Academy Awards. One of the best films of 2011!… Expand
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JackKellyFeb 2, 2013
Being only a teenager I can't say that I'm all that aware of the works of Woody Allen, but if his other films are as good as Midnight in Paris than I want to see them all. The writing and narrative is both intelligent and intriguing withBeing only a teenager I can't say that I'm all that aware of the works of Woody Allen, but if his other films are as good as Midnight in Paris than I want to see them all. The writing and narrative is both intelligent and intriguing with Owen Wilson playing an interesting character perfectly. The film is brilliant with an interesting ideology questioning the audience when was the Golden Era of the arts. Watch this film, and thank me later.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJul 18, 2013
Woody Allen does a marvelous job of story telling with the beautiful backdrop of Paris. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams both give exceptional performances as well. A-
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RyanSolomonMay 4, 2013
Woody Allen's best, most creative, and unbelievably origional film since Shadows and Fog. This movie went right up my alley since I'm a huge Fitzgerald and Hemmingway fan. One of my favorites.
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JordReimerJun 23, 2013
This is a fun movie that teaches us a valuable lesson in life. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys romance movies or anyone that is in love with old literature.
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Jules-SJul 12, 2013
I think that this movie really tells a message that our present-day world is in need of. It aims to make us understand that we should escape more often the rules that govern our daily life, our society, our entourage, everything thatI think that this movie really tells a message that our present-day world is in need of. It aims to make us understand that we should escape more often the rules that govern our daily life, our society, our entourage, everything that surrounds us and makes us act like some robotized creatures, dominated by mercantilism and falsity. It tells the story of the intellectual who confronts himself with so-called social problems because of his different way of seeing and experiencing life. Paris is a portal for the protagonist through which he accesses the past eras that he thinks he belongs to, but also the change of the living ambient that reveals the differences between his and his wife's ways of seeing things and living. Great script, the movie is catchy from start to end.… Expand
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Roumen79Aug 10, 2013
This is my favorite Woody Allen movie, the script is amazing and original, the acting is excellent and I really really enjoy it, its a great comedy but it have a meaningful message.
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film_bugAug 13, 2013
An absolute delight! Like wine and cheese on a sunny patio. It was so engaging and charming that you just want to know what happens next and next and next. The wonderful cast made all the characters shine. One of Woody's best romanticAn absolute delight! Like wine and cheese on a sunny patio. It was so engaging and charming that you just want to know what happens next and next and next. The wonderful cast made all the characters shine. One of Woody's best romantic comedies to date.… Expand
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GoldRainbowAug 13, 2013
This Woody Allen movie is an absolute gem of a romantic comedy and characterizes Woody Allen in his best form. The movie is beautifully cast and beautifully written and is an absolute must for romantics and everyone else.
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PvtJacksonJun 20, 2014
"Midnight in Paris" is a profound, romantic tale of an unforgettable experience in the most beautiful city of the world at night. A man suddenly finds himself given a chance to talk to the world's most prominent artists, writers and"Midnight in Paris" is a profound, romantic tale of an unforgettable experience in the most beautiful city of the world at night. A man suddenly finds himself given a chance to talk to the world's most prominent artists, writers and directors, and literally only him can have this one-of-a-kind opportunity, which not only changes his outlook on both his life and everything around him but also explores the beauty and value of realistic life that differs greatly from the bygones. This is a spectacular, wonderful motion picture by Woody Allen about the breathtaking nightlife in Paris supported by a talented star-studded cast.… Expand
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lukechristianscSep 22, 2014
( as you can see i am not that a romantic guy but i love Woody Allen movies.) Midnight in paris is obviously a romantic story but i did not understand what was happening in the film where Owen Wilson is having a real past fantasy in 1800's or( as you can see i am not that a romantic guy but i love Woody Allen movies.) Midnight in paris is obviously a romantic story but i did not understand what was happening in the film where Owen Wilson is having a real past fantasy in 1800's or did he just wanted to get advice from his writing (or find a way to leave his fiance Rachael McAdam's with the past lover he has been waiting for.) A really great story also a really place to shoot the movie in Paris from Mr. Allen also a cast to die for in a romantic place. The Cast is superb in Paris Owen Wilson he plays a struggling writer just my kinda guy for this role, Rachael McAdams plays a his fiance which is well played i think it wasn't the best character for her to play basically she waited for Wilson's character to do something romantic but it never showed which sucked for her. (By the way how did woody allen get academy award winner Kathy Bates to be in his film ?.
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AkashVijayJan 22, 2015
Woody Allen's twisted take on nostalgia is as witty a film as I've seen in recent years. It's brilliantly structured and draws some great performances. Shame it feels a bit overdrawn.
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Honest-reviewsJun 8, 2014
I hate to say it but this movie bored me to tears. Incredibly overrated. All I kept hearing was how well done and put together this movie is, but oh wow. It makes no sense and the scenes drag with no point to them. To be honest, I knowI hate to say it but this movie bored me to tears. Incredibly overrated. All I kept hearing was how well done and put together this movie is, but oh wow. It makes no sense and the scenes drag with no point to them. To be honest, I know several people who enjoyed this movie (how is beyond me), so it's not just media hype and you may be one of those people. But I found it amazingly boring and pointless, with no coherence. 1/10 is generous.… Expand
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MushuJanineJul 9, 2014
I could see where Woody wanted to go with this movie and he had good intentions. Unfortunately a plot that had potential fell apart due to poor casting, uninspired performances and at time extremely insulting portrayals of famous artists ofI could see where Woody wanted to go with this movie and he had good intentions. Unfortunately a plot that had potential fell apart due to poor casting, uninspired performances and at time extremely insulting portrayals of famous artists of the past. Owen Wilson - who plays Gil- a successful but unsatisfied screenwriter is terrible in this role. It felt like he was being forced into this mold of Woody Allen that he couldn't convincingly emulate. This "Zoolander" and "Wedding Crashers" star does not make a believable nerdy, awkward writer with a shuffling gait! He doesn't have the range of facial expression necessary to draw us in to believing his character's wonderment and excitement upon meeting some historical greats. Rachael McAdams seems to be channeling a slightly less **** "Mean Girls" persona but I swear at times it sounded like I was listening to her doing a reading for the role. Towards the end when her and Owen have a confrontation it all seems contrived and unconvincing. The portrayals of famous artists were extremely one dimensional- I was especially insulted by the way Salvador Dali was portrayed. Either Woody should have gone more over the top which these caricatures in a Mel Brooks sort of way or he should have idealized them in the way Owen's character would have seen them. Marion Cottiard who gave an excellent performance in La Vie en Rose is pretty but ineffectual. Her character's emotional range is minimal and the chemistry b/t her and Owen is nonexistent. That being said - I love the idea of the movie- nostalgia for a bygone era is more exciting in one's mind than for the people who lived through it. It was such a disappointment that the acting and at times the writing couldn't live up to the story's potential.… Expand
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MisterLucaJul 26, 2014
Midnight in Paris is a wonderful and brillant masterpiece by Woody Allen. In years, I didn't see any Woody Allen's film like his new film. So charming, senseful and touching, the film introduce us the adventures of Gill, an americanMidnight in Paris is a wonderful and brillant masterpiece by Woody Allen. In years, I didn't see any Woody Allen's film like his new film. So charming, senseful and touching, the film introduce us the adventures of Gill, an american screenwriter in Paris. This is one of Woody Allen's most fantastic and genious movie ever he did. "Midnight in Paris" is, without doubt, one of the greatest films of the year. Romantic, sweet, strong and genial, Woody Allen one more time bring us his talent as a director and screenwriter, in an another amazing story. Gil, is an American writer in Paris, a city that he idolizes, with the bride Inez. Every day, at midnight, Gil is taken to the Paris of the 20s, that for Gil is the Parisian golden age, where he met many artists and writers of the day such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and T.S. Elliot. Reveal that I did not expect much from the new Woody Allen movie, but I was surprised with this romantic and exciting love story about the past, illusion, love and of course, Paris. I''m sure you will love 'Midnight in Paris', one of Woody Allen's charming and sweet classic films!… Expand
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moslegend34Jun 11, 2015
Real depth! A clever depiction of a bygone era. Hemingway and Picasso are really well presented. A brillant idea, although the film lacked a je ne sais quoi. A little suspense as well as that one 'clutch moment.' Still a fine film, well worth a look
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andrebarrosoDec 19, 2014
Woody Allen shows us a movie about art in the most glorious way of art.
Paying tribute to all several kinds of writers and painters of the middle 20's, Allen's screenplay is the second best of his career, losing for "Annie Hall".
OwenWoody Allen shows us a movie about art in the most glorious way of art.
Paying tribute to all several kinds of writers and painters of the middle 20's, Allen's screenplay is the second best of his career, losing for "Annie Hall".
Owen Wilson's performance was also a surprise, well know for cheap romantic comedies. "Midnight in Paris" also is a romantic comedy, but this time, Wilson drowned deeply into the character.
This picture might remind me of "The Grand Budapest Hotel". Beautiful, short, precise, homogeneous and brings us all the magic from novels and paintings from all different kinds all artists. Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso and Cole Porter, just to name a few.… Expand
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MarianaHJaimesFeb 25, 2015
This is the first Woody Allen film that i see and love immediately, i didn't know what to expect at the beginning and only i was curious but in the end it was beautiful, it has an antique feel but at the same time modern, refreshing andThis is the first Woody Allen film that i see and love immediately, i didn't know what to expect at the beginning and only i was curious but in the end it was beautiful, it has an antique feel but at the same time modern, refreshing and romantic, with a bit of magic and reality. I loved it.… Expand
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kevinnnl123May 29, 2016
Although there was some hate and harsh criticism by my classmates who watched this movie, I came into it with the hopes that it'll be a worthwhile watch. The movie dropped me in right into the action of Paris, into the lives of Gil and Inez.Although there was some hate and harsh criticism by my classmates who watched this movie, I came into it with the hopes that it'll be a worthwhile watch. The movie dropped me in right into the action of Paris, into the lives of Gil and Inez. The movie had a very strong cast of actors and a solid performance from each of them. It was a very creative movie that I really enjoyed watching from start to finish. The story-telling to the movie had great lessons to learn from and an imaginative one as well.
It might be confusing to some people that haven't been exposed to Hemingway since the references would go right over their head. Still, I wouldn't mind recommending this movie to someone who hasn't read some of Hemingway's work yet. It's a great, strong, and creative movie in it's own right with a hint of mystery at every turn. I'm glad that I got to watch this movie and would definitely give it two thumbs up!… Expand
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
I love movies for a handful of different reasons. A film like ''Midnight in Paris'' could be one.

I might have given this a high score, but ''Midnight in Paris'' truly is Allen's best film in ages. I love everything about the movie, thereI love movies for a handful of different reasons. A film like ''Midnight in Paris'' could be one.

I might have given this a high score, but ''Midnight in Paris'' truly is Allen's best film in ages. I love everything about the movie, there would not be a single thing that i would change. The dialogue is excellent, as always with Allen films (He rightfully won his 4th Oscar for Best Original Screenplay), story is brilliant both in ideas and execution, the acting is top notch, Owen Wilson is excellent and perfect for the role, Rachel McAdams also shines, Martin Sheen's tiny role is absolutely hilarious. Then stars like Kathy Bates, Marion Cottilard, Adrien Brody, Tom Hiddleston, steal the show when they showup as classic legend painters, writers, etc. And like most Allen films, ''Midnight in Paris'' is yet again clearly inspired by Allen himself and his beliefs, dreams and hopes.

''Midnight in Paris'' is a movie i could rewatch a hundred times and still feel delighted with a big smile on my face after seeing it.… Expand
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hypertitan1Jan 18, 2018
The movie is as good as people say it is, but my only problems is the repetitive score, and the lack of ambient sound when a scene is just pure music, and the opening prolongs its visit.
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alejandro970Feb 17, 2019
Get a awesome walk in one of most lovely cities in world. More exactly in the early 20th century meeting the elite of writers and artists. Owen Wilson knows the best how act like characteristical Woody Allen role.
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eva3si0nJun 25, 2019
Midnight in Paris is the good, simple film. A simple plain plot, characters who do not manage to reveal except the main character spoil the atmosphere. Great idea, realization mediocre. This history suits a series format more, than the movie.
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BroyaxJan 18, 2017
Commençons par le commencement : Owen Wilson -tronche de clochard et cerveau de piaf- qui se la joue amerlocain amoureux de Paname, on y croit pas et on en veut pas. Marion Cotillard non plus, vous me direz, elle se prend toujours pour EdithCommençons par le commencement : Owen Wilson -tronche de clochard et cerveau de piaf- qui se la joue amerlocain amoureux de Paname, on y croit pas et on en veut pas. Marion Cotillard non plus, vous me direz, elle se prend toujours pour Edith Piaf et elle soûle. Mais j'anticipe, car le pire est à venir.

La blondasse (fausse bien sûr), c'est-à-dire la copine de l'ahuri, on la verrait carrément mieux dans un gang bang : la voir essayer de "jouer" est une torture et elle ne devrait pas contrarier sa nature. D'autres "stars" vont et viennent comme souvent dans les films de Woody Woodpecker le binoclard pleurnichard : Marion Cotillon (déjà mentionnée) mais aussi Carla Blingbling-Sarkozy qu'on entend déjà pas lorsqu'elle couine et encore moins lorsqu'elle "parle". Après, on va encore s'étonner que les Amerloques nous prennent pour des cons.

Comme d'habitude avec Woody, ça blablate des conneries à n'en plus finir, des trucs "on s'en fout" d'intellos bobos névrosés "rien à battre". La seule différence concerne le cadre magnifique de notre bien aimée ville-lumière qui sert de prétexte aux divagations d'une bande de cons. Notez cependant que cette vision de la Capitale demeure au ras des pâquerettes, touristique, idéalisée à outrance et niaise.

Bref, tous les clichés y passent et la liste est longue. Woody a besoin d'une sérieuse mise-à-jour : les années 20, c'est fini et Paris n'est qu'une grande ville européenne parmi tant d'autres convertie au multi-culturalisme.… Expand
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WizGullofaJan 9, 2017
Midnight in Paris is a funny, beautifully directed film which does not disappoint. Just as Allen's "Manhattan" is a love story to New York, this film is a love story to Paris. It is also a great film about enjoying life while you have theMidnight in Paris is a funny, beautifully directed film which does not disappoint. Just as Allen's "Manhattan" is a love story to New York, this film is a love story to Paris. It is also a great film about enjoying life while you have the chance. I think the best performance in the film is by the lovely Marion Cotillard. She plays Adriana with humor, grace, and intelligence. Wilson is also surprisingly good as a man unsure of what he wants out of life. Overall, Midnight in Paris is an Allen classic which should not be overshadowed by his earlier works. It is fresh, funny, and unlike any other Allen film.… Expand
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lalo_cucharaJan 28, 2017
In a time when movies about superheroes, action, etc. keep the movie theaters full, it's nice to see this kind of movies, which serve as an escape from the conventional cinema. Midnight in Paris, shows the contrast between the present and theIn a time when movies about superheroes, action, etc. keep the movie theaters full, it's nice to see this kind of movies, which serve as an escape from the conventional cinema. Midnight in Paris, shows the contrast between the present and the past, all perceived from the point of view of a writer who escapes with his fiancée to Paris to take inspiration in his work he wrote. The charisma of the protagonist and the situations where he is is really beautiful for all lovers of good cinema.… Expand
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OdinsMovieBlogFeb 19, 2018
One of the best movies of 2011. Woody once again writes a great story with a message that I personally could relate to a lot: a desire to live in another time. With a terrific ensemble cast with the likes of Owen Wilson, Tom Hiddleston, andOne of the best movies of 2011. Woody once again writes a great story with a message that I personally could relate to a lot: a desire to live in another time. With a terrific ensemble cast with the likes of Owen Wilson, Tom Hiddleston, and Kathy Bates (just scratching the surface), Midnight in Paris will leave you content and proves to be another quality Woody Allen film.… Expand
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EgeBerkJun 25, 2019
A great movie that i've seen many times and never tired of watching.
Woody Allen's imagination really surprises you.
Time passes in the film are not noticed I noticed a little late when I first watched. The film shows us Paris at 3 differentA great movie that i've seen many times and never tired of watching.
Woody Allen's imagination really surprises you.
Time passes in the film are not noticed I noticed a little late when I first watched.
The film shows us Paris at 3 different times.(2010,1920,1890)
The messages given in the film were very meaningful,especially that every person enjoys living in the past and wants to live in the past and in fact, I was impressed by the fact that we were not happy in the present.
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crtrooperJul 24, 2019
In my opinion, it expresses what "not finding your place" means to many people. Many of us go through moments where we feel misplaced and question how our work as artists is under valued.

Traveling to the past is not really expressing hisIn my opinion, it expresses what "not finding your place" means to many people. Many of us go through moments where we feel misplaced and question how our work as artists is under valued.

Traveling to the past is not really expressing his most intimate desire, but finding in his subconscious the motivation and inspiration necessary to be part of an era that he has had to live but does not belong.

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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021
The movie opens with an extended montage featuring shots of different parts of Paris, set to a slow piece of instrumental music that harks back to probably the 1920s-1940s, 'the good old days'. There's quite alot of music used both in theThe movie opens with an extended montage featuring shots of different parts of Paris, set to a slow piece of instrumental music that harks back to probably the 1920s-1940s, 'the good old days'. There's quite alot of music used both in the background and foreground, some Parisienne accordion music and other more general jazzy music, which certainly helped to set the scene. The film also features quite a strong yellow tint to it throughout, the lighting used giving even the modern scenes a quite retro feel. This is a very atmospheric movie, its clearly very nostalgic and quite sentimental. Its pretty slow in pace and a little confusing I suppose when he goes back in time for the first time as its not obvious what has happened (presuming it to be down to drinking too much vino at a wine tasting earlier). The dialogue is quite poignant, with a subtle humour throughout - its a very subtle, sentimental movie overall, though there are some moments that are more funny than others but its not what I'd class as a laugh out loud comedy as such. The depictions of characters including various famous characters from the past (Picasso, Hemingway etc.) all come across quite solidly as it were, with a good cast present (including Martin Sheen, Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson, as well as some lesser known names playing Gil's idols, apart from Kathy Bates who plays Gertrude Stein, Hemingway's publisher I believe(?)) with the scenes set in the past seeming rather realistic and yes, quite atmospheric. Gil's naive confusion and optimism show clearly, with Owen Wilson once again playing the role of a rather happy-go-lucky, head in the clouds type, I suppose you could say.

This is a very...pleasant movie, I think thats probably the most appropriate term to use, if I had to describe it in one word. One issue could be if you don't feel much interest in the main character Gil, for being clearly rather upper class, the fact that he seems to be slowly distancing himself from his fiancee and her plans and interests while he explores his personal, some could say selfish literary interests may not exactly bring out the tissues as such but I found myself quite curious to follow the story and see what the ultimate outcome was for him and his novel - I can't deny I was rather engrossed by it mid way through, mainly due to the good use of cinematography, the realistic retro feel it had, something about it does pull you in I think, or it did for me.

One thing I would note (though it is rather trivial) - as authentic as it clearly tried to be, having been to Paris myself, I found it a bit unrealistic in the scenes set in the 20s how clean and tidy the streets all appeared to be(!) there's plenty of fog/smog but the pavements and roads seem immaculate, which I don't believe would be the case at all lol but then thats probably more a reflection of Gils mind depicting his dream version of Paris in the 20s. Also I should point out that there is a fair amount of French spoken and there aren't any subtitles, although one of the characters (I can't remember her name, sorry) translates some of what is said back to English for Gil, who (as you might expect) barely knows any French.

There is a message present which becomes clear by the end, one about looking back to the past, although I suppose I shouldn't perhaps spoil it by saying exactly what it is but it does make you think. The movie also features a few plot twists, which are fairly small but quite nicely done, things I (obviously) didn't see coming. Overall, as a movie I enjoyed it, its naive and has some amusing dialogue, plus its very atmospheric and quite engrossing due to that, if your interested enough in the story.

Yes I'd recommend this movie, as I say its quite atmospheric, with a good plot and cast. It may be seen as a bit sentimental or 'namby pamby' to some people perhaps, its certainly not an all out laugh out loud comedy as such, being alot more subtle in comedy but I found it to be pretty engrossing and all in all I enjoyed watching it, so on that basis I'd be happy to recommend it.… Expand
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N_icholasApr 12, 2020
First I thought 'These kind of movies' are much better than those Hollywood movies, and soon I realized I am no better than Gill Pender who almost worship the lost generation in the movie. Mood was perfect and I wish I could visit Paris andFirst I thought 'These kind of movies' are much better than those Hollywood movies, and soon I realized I am no better than Gill Pender who almost worship the lost generation in the movie. Mood was perfect and I wish I could visit Paris and watch this movie again. Marion Cotillard was perfect, and for the first time Rachel McAdams was nasty(I mean in the movie XD)… Expand
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Bl4ckC4tNov 19, 2020
My favorite movie ever!!! ❤️ I love ‘20s and the protagonist is like me: a dreamer that would like to live in another time.
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geewahJan 14, 2021
As someone who finds a lot of Allen's movies to be pretentitous, I didn't mind this effort.
A whimsical ode to the great city of Paris.
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stacyshystovskaDec 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Midnight in Paris', which was written and directed by Woody Allen in 2011, is a subtle and stylish fantasy comedy movie that takes its rightful place in the world of cinematography and is widely regarded as one of the very best movies created by W. Allen.

From the first few minutes, moviegoers are plunged right into the atmosphere of Paris, where a screenwriter whose name is Gil, arrives with his fiancée and her parents to spend some time in a romantic place. This trip forms not only a new step in their relationships, but also shows how the characters reveal their genuine wishes, and through these wishes and ambitions, manage to move the whole story further. Besides from this, Gil unexpectedly at midnight finds out how to travel back in time, where he meets such famous masters of their craft as E. Hemingway, F. S. Fitzgerald and others, who inspire and push him to make progress on his own writing.

Two completely different worlds show Gil a variety of perspectives and brings him belief in himself as a writer. On the one hand, the present-day Paris, on the other hand, the Paris of the 1920s. What is more; romantic, sensitive Gil and his pragmatic, materialistic fiancée finally come face-to-face with each other, what promises to be a dramatic conclusion.

To sum up, high-level acting with the addition of wonderful soundtracks, a compelling plot and well-thought-out settings for all of the above are bound to attract audiences and keep them coming back for more.

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AJ_13Dec 14, 2021
Charming and lovely. The concept is just genius, Woody Allen really does know how to write a romantic comedy.
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ALAMLEDPJan 21, 2023
Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is a unique blend of mismatched lead actors, a bewildering plot, and a stunning Parisian backdrop. Despite its odd combination of elements, the film manages to be endearing in its own way. Owen WilsonWoody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is a unique blend of mismatched lead actors, a bewildering plot, and a stunning Parisian backdrop. Despite its odd combination of elements, the film manages to be endearing in its own way. Owen Wilson delivers a relaxed performance, while Rachel McAdams struggles to connect with him as the spoiled fiancee. However, the real star of the film is the city of Paris, which is captured in all its glory throughout the film. The supporting cast, including Carla Bruni and Adrien Brody, add depth to the film, but ultimately it is the artful storytelling that makes 'Midnight in Paris' a work of art in its own offbeat and clumsy way.
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'Midnight in Paris' de Woody Allen es una combinación única de actores principales que no coinciden, una trama desconcertante y un impresionante telón de fondo parisino. A pesar de su extraña combinación de elementos, la película logra ser entrañable a su manera. Owen Wilson ofrece una actuación relajada, mientras que Rachel McAdams lucha por conectarse con él como la prometida mimada. Sin embargo, la verdadera estrella de la película es la ciudad de París, que se captura en todo su esplendor a lo largo de la película. El elenco de apoyo, que incluye a Carla Bruni y Adrien Brody, agregan profundidad a la película, pero en última instancia, es la ingeniosa narración lo que hace de 'Midnight in Paris' una obra de arte a su manera poco convencional y torpe.… Expand
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leraje9Sep 9, 2023
Woody Allen at his best, great showing how people think about the past and underestimate the present
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