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Midnight in Paris

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Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancee (Rachel McAdams), 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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
Jim Schembri The Age (Australia) 10/20/2011
It's passable Woody waffle designed strictly for fans. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 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. Go to Full Review
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Zohaib A 4d 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 See more Randy D Nov 5 Absolutely delightful. See more Coni V. @conipsv Oct 12 A great idea, with some nice sentimentality but highly overrated movie. It’s a pseudo-intellectual and doesn’t really provide anything thought provoking to chew on besides the novel idea of “things in the past aren’t always as good as they seem.” The characters are flat and one dimensional, and Owen Wilson is an awkward fit for the nostalgic romantic role. See more Jonathan E @JonathanE Sep 12 A fabulous movie! It made me want to travel back to Paris in the 1920s! I have the DVD and its one of my favorite movies. It doesn't remind me of ANY other Woody Allen film. See more Greyson R Sep 8 The more I watched the more I was dragged into this film. It is one of those few films that absolutely make you think and wonder where life is going to take you. It made me think and I believe it is a life changing experience. The first scene is one of the most beautiful scenes for its pure beauty and simplicity. The dialogue is something that really stands out as well and the final scene just makes me smile. Absolutely recommend this film. See more Rob A Aug 10 It's been a while since I've watched this, but it's a definite thumbs up - part sci-fi/time travel flick and part romantic drama. There's an excellent cast assembled here to work with Woody Allen in his twilight years; a warm and cozy late night watch. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancee (Rachel McAdams), 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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