Midnight in Paris

Midnight in Paris has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 7,781 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Owen Wilson's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

There is a reason Midnight in Paris keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Midnight in Paris from the crowd. While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. What keeps Midnight in Paris from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Midnight in Paris respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Owen Wilson anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.