Midnight in Paris

Allen eventually gets to the heart of this matter: the allure and danger of nostalgia.

Darius Khondji's cinematography evokes to the hilt the gorgeously inviting Paris of so many people's imaginations (while conveniently ignoring the rest), and the film has the concision and snappy pace of Allen's best work.

What's fresh about Midnight in Paris is the way he (Allen) identifies with Gil's idealization of the past, of the Paris that represented art and life at their fullest.

This is prime Woody Allen - insightful, philosophical and very funny.

Midnight in Paris initially seems like a departure for Allen, but the prevailing theme blends right in with the rest of his canon.

The familiar dialogue here makes one long for something closer to the edginess of "Manhattan" or the offbeat humor of "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

A hymn to that beautiful city, is among his least consequential efforts. It's attractive and easy to slip into, but he didn't put enough thought into the design, and it soon falls apart.

My favorite movie ever!!! ️ I love ‘20s and the protagonist is like me: a dreamer that would like to live in another time.

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 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. __________________________ '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.

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 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.

Should be titled "Forest Gump in Paris". Nothing more than a cliche romance occasionally highlighted by the most one dimensional and plastic portrayal of famous historical figures. Witless and corny.

I'm a highly selective Allen fan (likes: Purple Rose of Cairo, Radio Days, Play It Again Sam), but I was lured to this movie by the great-sounding premise and a huge weakness for Paris. Trouble was, the movie was all premise. The historical characters were witless caricatures; it took zero imagination to write their parts. The male lead was painful to watch, but then his part was thankless. Woody aimed for magic, and I know a lot of people think he hit it, but for me it was a boring, flat, listless disappointment.