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Paris Can Wait

Play trailer 2:07 Poster for Paris Can Wait PG 2017 1h 32m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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47% Tomatometer 116 Reviews 38% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Anne (Diane Lane) is at a crossroads in her life. Married to a successful but inattentive movie producer (Alec Baldwin), she unexpectedly finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with her husband's business associate (Arnaud Viard). What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance, reawakening Anne's senses and giving her a new lust for life.
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Critics Consensus

Paris Can Wait's likable stars are ill-served by a film that lacks interesting ideas or characters and has little to offer beyond striking travelogue visuals.

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David Stratton The Australian 07/21/2017
3.5/5
It's all very seductive. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 07/20/2017
3/5
Lane possesses a wry, self-deprecating grace that can invigorate the lamest cliche. But she's really up against it this time. Go to Full Review
Adam Graham Detroit News 06/09/2017
C+
It has its moments, but mostly it feels like being stuck in the backseat on a long car ride. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/13/2024
In away it bookmarks nicely with her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s film Twixt, which similarly sees the director working through the long held grief over the accidental death of their son Gian-Carlo. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/24/2022
2/5
I grew tired of their monotonous conversations and the utter lack of dramatic tension. I found myself annoyed at Jacques’ cloying banter and Anne’s wistful obedience. And I kept wondering who would ever fall for this guy? Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 03/01/2021
2/5
As an ad for the French Riviera Tourist Bureau it works. As a big screen movie experience it's a good ad for the French Riviera Tourist Bureau. Go to Full Review
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Dr. Ravikanth Reddy V Dec 2 Paris Can Wait is a charming, slow-blooming romantic drama that delights especially through its gorgeous scenic journey. The film beautifully captures the landscapes of the French countryside—sun-washed vineyards, quaint towns, and elegant cafés—making the visuals one of its strongest pleasures. The gentle chemistry between the characters adds to the film’s engaging, romantic tone, making it an easy and pleasant watch. However, the film could have been stronger with a bit more depth in its storyline and emotional stakes. At times, the narrative feels too light, and certain scenes linger longer than needed, slowing the pace. A deeper exploration of the characters’ motivations and relationships would have added more resonance to the journey. Overall, Paris Can Wait is a lovely, scenic escape with a warm romantic feel—one that could have been even more memorable with tighter storytelling and richer character development. See more Charletta J Nov 16 All the things a man will do just to sleep with a woman. This movie was trying so hard to be romantic. It was not. A older woman should not portray a young, naive, and obedient woman. Drinking and eating because a man says so. This is what I'd expect a young female to react. Taking a woman anywhere you want against her will is NOT romantic. And the kiss...grossest thing I've ever had to watch! I watched this movie hoping she'd say something a married mother would say, you know, "who tf do you think you are?" If the guy was attractive, it might've worked. I guess they think any man with a French accent can sleep with any American woman. I've never left a review on a movie before until now because this was beyond terrible. See more David P May 11 It preceded Emily in Paris, but is in a similar vein; American woman goes to France and gets to learn about life in France with the help of a Frenchman. The romantic side is subordinate to what seems to be a tour of expensive hotels and restaurants. The acting is good, but the film lacks anything much of a plot. See more alan g @agenser May 7 Diane Lane plays another adulterer in picturesque France. The only role she gets. Not worth the time. See more Ruth A 11/02/2024 Continuous cliche of the French - both culture and inhabitants. Predictable, boring and a dreadful waste of time. We couldn't get past the first 25 minutes...even that was just to give Baldwin a chance. See more Sheri W 01/19/2024 The was terribly boring and a waste of time. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Anne (Diane Lane) is at a crossroads in her life. Married to a successful but inattentive movie producer (Alec Baldwin), she unexpectedly finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with her husband's business associate (Arnaud Viard). What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance, reawakening Anne's senses and giving her a new lust for life.
Director
Eleanor Coppola
Producer
Eleanor Coppola, Fred Roos
Screenwriter
Eleanor Coppola
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
American Zoetrope, Corner Piece Capital, Lifetime Films
Rating
PG (Some Language|Smoking|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 12, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.6M
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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