Midnight in Paris

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Midnight in Paris

PG-13

2011

1h 34m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

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Gil Pender is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancée, he has taken to touring the city alone. On one such late-night excursion, Gil encounters a group of strange -- yet familiar -- revelers, who sweep him along, apparently back in time, for a night with some of the Jazz Age's icons of art and literature. The more time Gil spends with these cultural heroes of the past, the more dissatisfied he becomes with the present.

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Critics Consensus

It may not boast the depth of his classic films, but the sweetly sentimental Midnight in Paris is funny and charming enough to satisfy Woody Allen fans.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/08/2017

A-

Midnight in Paris is a very unselfish and lovely approach to inspiration, love, and the written word. A must watch.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

10/20/2011

4/5

This combination of whimsy and romance is, for me, much more successful than Allen's previous European city film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

10/20/2011

It's passable Woody waffle designed strictly for fans.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 20

5/5

"Midnight in Paris" comes along to cutely take you off our feet maybe more so than those big spectacles will.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

10/10/2023

3.5/4

If the viewer is able to set aside their personal distaste for the creator, the film is a wonderful sit. If they cannot, then it steadily reminds them of the personality Allen curated for decades and that might just be a bridge too far.

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Sean Axmaker

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08/19/2023

... Allen brings his fantasy to life with such affection and joy that he transports us into his dream come true as a shared fantasy.

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Dennis E.

@dcrunnerdude64 Feb 14

Fave modern Woody Allen film

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Shawan L

@ShawanLLibang Jan 16

Midnight in Paris is one of those rare movies that feels like drifting into a warm, enchanting dream. It mixes nostalgia, romance, and artistic wonder with such effortless grace that you’re instantly drawn into its spell. The journey through 1920s Paris is captivating, the performances glow with sincerity, and the whole film radiates a cozy, comforting charm. It gently suggests that every era carries its own magic and that the beauty of the present is often right in front of us.

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Aléxandros T

@Alekos Dec 28

A fantasy so well put together I’ll make you question whether it is actually a fantasy or a really nice reality.

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Kevin P

Dec 24

An incredibly charming modern-day fantasy about Paris and romanticizing the past of a bygone era. Owen Wilson is really likable as the main character Gil. The direction is very smooth and well-paced. I loved the gorgeous cinematography of the city of Paris. The soundtrack is so charming, cozy, and nostalgic with its smooth jazz and romantic French flare. The true premise was a surprising twist that it's about time travel in 1920's Paris. Rachel McAdams is great at playing the entitled and dismissive fiancé. I love Hemingway's banter. I like the discussed philosophy of story writing. There's a cool twist where Gil and Adriana go back in time even further and he realizes that every time period has nostalgia for the "golden age". He decides to break the cycle by embracing the present while never forgetting what truly makes you happy. The movie is like a warm dream fantasy you never want to end or wake up from.

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Zohaib A

@slayingfashion5 Dec 8

originally I was thinking to rate this movie 3½⭐️ but on second thought this deserves a 4 stars. This movie is me. romancitising Paris in a smart way that would keep anyone engaged. Whilst the movie did lose me at times, I got right back into it! This movie was everything and yeah Paris makes everything more dreamier

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Randy D

Nov 5

Absolutely delightful.

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Synopsis

Gil Pender is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancée, he has taken to touring the city alone. On one such late-night excursion, Gil encounters a group of strange -- yet familiar -- revelers, who sweep him along, apparently back in time, for a night with some of the Jazz Age's icons of art and literature. The more time Gil spends with these cultural heroes of the past, the more dissatisfied he becomes with the present.

Director: Woody Allen
Producer: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, Jaume Roures
Screenwriter: Woody Allen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Pontchartrain
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Smoking)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.8M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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