*Midnight in Paris* represents Woody Allen at his most charmingly wistful. The film is built on a purely fantastical idea, yet it connects with a deep and universal truth about longing for the past and the common desire to see another time as an ideal period. It’s skillfully directed, balancing playful elements with a sharp, intellectual foundation, resulting in one of Allen's most well-regarded and accessible films …

It’s truly wonderful; a heartfelt tribute to Paris. Woody Allen, with this movie, incorporates a love letter to Paris, a city he knows well and clearly feels great fondness for. Beyond the beauty of the location, particularly noticeable at the beginning, the story revisits the history and significance of the French city as a gathering place for artists and writers. The film gets off to a strong start, introduci…

It's a genuinely pleasant film, handled with considerable sensitivity. Seeing it is worthwhile if you want to appreciate Paris, though it’s equally compelling as a narrative about personal growth and understanding.