You won't be disappointed!

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Midnight in Paris is a romantic comedy for intellectuals. Humanities majors will probably get the biggest kick out of it - giving smug looks to each other as each author and artist appear on the screen, nodding knowingly at the obscure references and inside jokes. Me? I spent most of the time looking up each character on my phone. However, that being said, it is still enjoyable. The story is interesting and I like the message of the movie: don't idolize the past, enjoy the present.

I will blaspheme against the rest of the world when I say I don't care for Woody Allen. This could have been a very interesting story but the worst part about it starts with the casting of the main character. Owen Wilson has never impressed me. I'm so annoyed by his voice and the way he chose to portray this character. The cinematography drives me up the wall. The only reason this got a 2 over a 1 from me is that the supporting actors were believable and worth watching. Woody Allen and Owen Wilson ruined the film.

Most of the juries seem to have awarded this movie prizes for the wrong reasons: for appreciating a dirty, ugly city and bringing its expired myth of romance back in the forefront.The story is very good, typical WA. The execution is also very good. I mean this is the first movie where I can see Owen Wilson and not await the punch in the face. Yet everything is for the story. Sadly the story fizzes at the end. Sure, they all discover things about themselves. And compared with other movies about film makers (like 8 1/2) this is centered around the story and not the ego of the given film maker. Amazing. Yet I don't like the ending.

RELEASED IN 2011 and written & directed by Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris" chronicles events when an American writer (Owen Wison), his hot fiancée (Rachel McAdams) and her parents visit Paris. Incredibly, the nostalgic writer finds himself going back to the 1920s each midnight and meeting iconic artist/writers. Michael Sheen plays a "pedantic" academic.Allen's movies are the perfect antidote to conventional CGI-laden "blockbuster" drivel. "Midnight in Paris" is magical because (1.) Paris is such a charming city, which is thoroughly showcased, including the picturesque prologue, and (2.) the plot involves a fantasy element. Concerning the latter, there were 2 or 3 scenes where I didn't buy what was going on, but it was only for a moment and the movie quickly recovered (remember: movies are supposed to "take you away" to another place/time/situation and make you believe it through cinematic wizardry). In any case, the morals of the story are commendable and effectively driven home. Woody has a good eye for women without resorting to sleaze. And the charismatic McAdams is showcased in all her jaw-dropping glory; modest Léa Seydoux too, to a lesser degree. The ravishing Marion Cotillard is also on hand in a significant role, but her beauty is diminished by the 1920's look/apparel she's straddled with, but that's not really a problem. THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour & 34 minutes and was shot in Paris. ADDITIONAL CAST: Tom Hiddleston, Alison Pill, Corey Stoll, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, Adrien Brody, David Lowe, Olivier Rabourdin and Kathy Bates. GRADE: B+