Midnight in Paris is certainly one of the better Woody Allen films of the past 2 decades.
He does not act in this one, but Owen Wilson steps in, in what is probably his finest role to date. The same nasal sound , but without the self-pity.
A real improvement over the mediocre actor Allen.
This is not a very subtle movie, adding stereotypes to hammering home a certain message. The stereotypes are there, but it is no nuisance, since so well timed. The message itself is quite clear after two-thirds into the movie. Hammering it home does not annoy either, so perfectly acted and timed.
A couple of the historic personalities almost steal the show from the leads, with Corey Stoll on top.
Midnight in Paris is a loveletter to cinema, completely balanced in terms of acting,script and cinematography. A film that invites you to view it each year. The type of movie that makes you wonder how Gil's Paris years would have come about.
It is not a classic materpiece, just the sort of film that is just about right, radiating a warm glow. No car chases,nudity,profanity or action scenes. Just a fine script, flawless images and decent acting.
He does not act in this one, but Owen Wilson steps in, in what is probably his finest role to date. The same nasal sound , but without the self-pity.
A real improvement over the mediocre actor Allen.
This is not a very subtle movie, adding stereotypes to hammering home a certain message. The stereotypes are there, but it is no nuisance, since so well timed. The message itself is quite clear after two-thirds into the movie. Hammering it home does not annoy either, so perfectly acted and timed.
A couple of the historic personalities almost steal the show from the leads, with Corey Stoll on top.
Midnight in Paris is a loveletter to cinema, completely balanced in terms of acting,script and cinematography. A film that invites you to view it each year. The type of movie that makes you wonder how Gil's Paris years would have come about.
It is not a classic materpiece, just the sort of film that is just about right, radiating a warm glow. No car chases,nudity,profanity or action scenes. Just a fine script, flawless images and decent acting.