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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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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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Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Midnight in Paris is a very unselfish and lovely approach to inspiration, love, and the written word. A must watch. Rated: A- Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Roger Moore Tribune News Service Souffle light and long on charm, one of Allen's wittiest and certainly his most literary Rated: 3/4 Jan 8, 2013 Full Review Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (3) David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) This combination of whimsy and romance is, for me, much more successful than Allen's previous European city film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Rated: 4/5 Oct 20, 2011 Full Review Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight 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. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... Allen brings his fantasy to life with such affection and joy that he transports us into his dream come true as a shared fantasy. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Midnight in Paris | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Ezequiel Obregón EscribiendoCine An absolute ghost comedy, the story is reminiscent of Dickens' Christmas Carol. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 8/10 Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chara L It's one of those "old Hollywood" vibe movies that keep you watching without boredom and make you feel melancholic when it ends. It's not a masterpiece, but it's a classic in its own merit. Wish they made more like this. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Max W Midnight in Paris is highly artistic, romantic, and fun, with a touch of cultural and artistic nuance that enhances the viewing experience. The cast's natural and fluid performances perfectly capture the idealized beauty of Paris on the big screen, drawing viewers into its enchanting atmosphere. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Faiz D A quiet, charming and beautiful movie. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Sérgio N Muito boa comédia fantasia/romântica com uma grande reflexão a respeito de nostalgia.Owen Wilson como sempre, com a mesma desenvoltura cômica que já lhe é peculiar e que pode até tentar, mas raramente consegue ser sério. Mas é muito fácil se sentir no lugar do seu personagem, com a exploração do passado, na era de ouro de Paris, principalmente ao se deparar com grandes nomes como Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Stein, Salvador Dalí e outros ícones. Muito interessante também a personagem de Cotillard, que tem o mesmo sentimento que ele, sonhando com outros períodos.Dirigido por ninguém menos que Woody Allen (não precisa dizer mais nada).Muito recomendado! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Fer S I gave this movie 40 minutes and I could not finish it. Unnecessary intro showing Paris for 5 minutes, Owen Wilson trying to be Woody Allen, humor was totally absent, acting was not coherent with what was happening and I could not find anything interesting about the main character or his problems. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Dejan R Woody Allen as usual playing with audience ,with on first look easy comedy, but below a serous fight of one young anxious writer, questioning his live , work and relationship.We are witnessing comic situations in his hallucinations, caused by mixing Valium with wine. Imaginary book of his life is under review of legendary people from the past, and all under Paris beautiful blanket. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review 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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