Midnight in Paris

Cast: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates

Summary: A screenwriter/aspiring novelist contemplates the meaning of life and his relationship with his fiancee as he strolls the streets of Paris at midnight and is transported to the past, meeting artists from the 1920s.

100-Word Review: A whimsical story that transports the audience to a different era is almost ruined by the presence of three Ugly American stereotypes, one of whom is possibly the most problematic character archetype in the romantic comedy: the horrible love interest with no redeeming qualities that the main character is dating for no apparent reason. Despite that flaw, the soundtrack, the witty dialogue, the direction, and the costume and literary porn are enough to make Midnight in Paris an enjoyable movie experience. Owen Wilson is a decent Woody Allen stand-in, and Corey Stoll is a highlight as the charming, infuriating Hemingway.