Magic in the Moonlight

Love Colin Firth so thought I’d rent this. Not a huge fan of Woody Allen but did like Midnight in Paris. This movie didn’t have any chemistry between the two main characters and Firth is obviously much older than Emma Stone, which to me, made his romantic interest a little creepy. Wouldn’t suggest this one. For what it’s worth, I thought he did a good acting job w the material he was given.

...need I say more? Attempts to portray reality, but winds up with Collin Firth proposing to Emma Stone... and she says yes. *laughter* A cold, heartless cheerless movie.

This is a higly underrated movie. It's an incredibly funny endorsement yet a touching critique of the rationalist, materialist and atheistic paradigm. Firth and Stone are both cast in an entirely different light here, and they click remarkably well. Definitely different, and all the better for it!

A clever story, great acting, and a little moral lesson from Mr. Allen, which makes this film very good indeed

This is a wonderful film. The movie is delightful and pleasing. I recommend it, lighthearted fun and whimsical flow. Recalling this movie, I'm downloading it for my collection.

This is one of those rare modern day Woody Allen movies that I truely liked. It's a wonderful may december romance between Colin Firth and Emma Stone. Great story with plenty of twists and turns all leading to a happy end...

The scenes in Cotes du Rhone South of France are gorgeous. The golden afternoon sun is heavenly. The cinematography is top notch, as is the acting by all the actors. But the script is predictable and, frankly, not up to par. Glad we did not pay to own it.

I think the trailer looked brilliant and then as I was watching I had the thought, this must me a Woody Allen film… and with that the film got exceedingly worse. I was disappointed in it, I love the cast but I am just not a fan of Woody’s style.

I can’t see what all the rubbish is about this movie. It was as charming and delightful as were the characters and the portrayals by Firth and Stone and an array of highly talented actors and actresses. Woody Allen, your insight casts great light. Keep up the good work. Bravo!

Admission #1: I'm a big Woody Allen fan. Admission #2: I totally get why some people don't like Woody Allen. If you're a fan, this film is for you; if not, maybe take a pass. It's full of the (sometimes off and sometimes contrived) scenes, dialogue and plot elements that we've come to know and love (and sometimes forgive) in these films. It's not one of Allen's strongest efforts, but it was incredibly enjoyable nonetheless. Colin Firth and Emma Stone are both truly hilarious and very well played, and even though I didn't laugh out loud as often as I have during other films, I was constantly amused, especially during that last scene with Colin Firth and Eileen Atkins. Without trying to read too much into it, it seemed like there was a lot of play on old Hollywood tactics (with those tactics being the butt of the jokes), which might be why some people are talking about the awkward plotting and pacing. Firth's quick turn-arounds, the scenes heavily-laden with "meaning" and the neat little resolution at the end, especially, seemed to be poking fun at an earlier style of film-making. So if you like that kind of thing, watch. You'll enjoy.