Magic in the Moonlight

Name: Magic in the Moonlight
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: July 25, 2014
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Catherine McCormack, Colin Firth, Hamish Linklater, Simon McBurney

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: July 25, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Catherine McCormack, Colin Firth, Hamish Linklater, Simon McBurney

Summary: Magic in the Moonlight is a romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. The film is set in the south of France in the 1920s against a backdrop of wealthy mansions, the Côte d’Azur, jazz joints and fashionable spots for the wealthy of the Jazz Age. [SonyMagic in the Moonlight is a romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. The film is set in the south of France in the 1920s against a backdrop of wealthy mansions, the Côte d’Azur, jazz joints and fashionable spots for the wealthy of the Jazz Age. [Sony Pictures Classics]… Expand

Director: Woody Allen

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Rex Reed

Jul 23, 2014

A master stroke of enchantment from one of the few legitimate cinematic geniuses of the modern cinema, with a nimble and tender performance of enormous elegance and charm by Colin Firth that is heart-meltingly romantic. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Jul 25, 2014

Woody Allen’s Magic in the Moonlight is a “serious” movie attempting to be lighthearted. It deals with the same issues that Allen’s idol, Ingmar Bergman, often grappled with – namely, the battle zone of reason versus mysticism – but offhandedly. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

Jul 24, 2014

The séances are great fun, and the cast is charmingly eclectic. But as to whether "Moonlight" is magical — it is, but ever, ever so slightly. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Jul 24, 2014

Stone, last seen in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” is served best. Gliding through the film in sailor-girl outfits that evoke film stars of the 1920s, Stone’s big kewpie eyes and long-limbed gamine appeal fit in this era of silent films. Read full review

Steven Rea

Aug 1, 2014

For all its visual delights, Magic in the Moonlight, the 44th feature written and directed by the admirably industrious Woody Allen, has to be one of his bigger duds. Read full review

David Lee Dallas

Jul 21, 2014

A film of obvious characterizations and even more obvious plot machinations that render its moment-to-moment charms moot. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Jul 18, 2014

Emma Stone couldn't be more charming, but her on-screen romance with Colin Firth couldn't be more contrived or ickiliy age-inappropriate. Read full review

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filmSanFran

Jul 28, 2014

"Magic in the Moonlight" is a classic Woody Allen picture. Filled with charm, sophistication, and wit that is unmatched in cinema today. The film was shot beautifully by cinematographer Darius Khondji and evokes the nostalgia of summer holiday in the most lavish of locales. It fits in with"Magic in the Moonlight" is a classic Woody Allen picture. Filled with charm, sophistication, and wit that is unmatched in cinema today. The film was shot beautifully by cinematographer Darius Khondji and evokes the nostalgia of summer holiday in the most lavish of locales. It fits in with Allen's summer European sojourns and it is just as fun as his previous hits, "Midnight in Paris" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." This can be judged as a romantic comedy as well as a philosophical existential riff in a way that only Woody Allen can pull off. I loved it and you will too!… Expand

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as1marks

Jul 26, 2014

"Magic in the Moonlight" is pure Woody Allen magic. It ponders the part of life we cannot explain in a very unique and entertaining way. It is cleverly written, beautifully shot, and wonderfully acted. An intelligent entertainment experience without special effects and gimmicks. An"Magic in the Moonlight" is pure Woody Allen magic. It ponders the part of life we cannot explain in a very unique and entertaining way. It is cleverly written, beautifully shot, and wonderfully acted. An intelligent entertainment experience without special effects and gimmicks. An imaginative story masterfully told that transports you to the South of France in the late 1920's. Absolutely worth seeing.… Expand

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Psychefan

Aug 22, 2014

I very much enjoyed this movie. It has the quality of a play with nicely drawn characters and an entertaining story. The acting is excellent and the cinematography is beautiful. Allen seems to be studying various personality types (narcissism in this case) with his recent films, providingI very much enjoyed this movie. It has the quality of a play with nicely drawn characters and an entertaining story. The acting is excellent and the cinematography is beautiful. Allen seems to be studying various personality types (narcissism in this case) with his recent films, providing insight and wisdom. The only significant fault in my mind is that Stone and Furth, while great in their roles, seem a little mismatched age-wise.… Expand

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Pintaen

Sep 12, 2014

Great writing and chemistry between the protagonists. Colin Firth charm and presence is powerful enough to make us a believe that a woman almost 30 years younger may find herself attracted to him. That women is played by the beautiful Emma Stone which once again displays immense talent asGreat writing and chemistry between the protagonists. Colin Firth charm and presence is powerful enough to make us a believe that a woman almost 30 years younger may find herself attracted to him. That women is played by the beautiful Emma Stone which once again displays immense talent as the psychic whom Firth's character, a world class magician and skeptic, is trying to prove a charlatan. As she reveals more and more secrets about his life - things she could never have known - he begins to question whether there is more to it in life than meets the eye.

A heartwarming flick that unfortunately tries too hard to fit into the romantic comedy mold and ends up inheriting from all the cliches associated with it. The third act feels artificial, which prevents the movie from being truly great.

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tvnewsguido

Jan 16, 2015

Watchable but not spectacular.

Fans of Woody Allen will find a lot to like about this picture but it is as predictable and unconvincing as the magic act presented in the opening scene.

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lukechristiansc

Apr 22, 2015

Once in a while we can watch a wondrous crafted Woody Allen movie, and his latest 'Magic in the moonlight' we have two adoring actors Colin Firth and Emma Stone, have some well chemistry, but hasn't Allen do the same location for his films? But that doesn't matter. The music is soOnce in a while we can watch a wondrous crafted Woody Allen movie, and his latest 'Magic in the moonlight' we have two adoring actors Colin Firth and Emma Stone, have some well chemistry, but hasn't Allen do the same location for his films? But that doesn't matter. The music is so original and invigorating, the script very well written, the imagery is beautiful and the actors are elegant as well. But hey we knew this would be coming it is to predictable! Grade A-… Expand

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Broyax

Jun 17, 2018

Sauf très rare exception, Woody Allen retombe régulièrement dans ses travers coutumiers, à savoir la réalisation de films insignifiants au scénario inexistant. Il meuble alors comme d'habitude comme il peut avec des dialogues vides, neuneus et ineptes, quand ils ne sont pas gnangnans... etSauf très rare exception, Woody Allen retombe régulièrement dans ses travers coutumiers, à savoir la réalisation de films insignifiants au scénario inexistant. Il meuble alors comme d'habitude comme il peut avec des dialogues vides, neuneus et ineptes, quand ils ne sont pas gnangnans... et insignifiants.

Aussi, ne sommes-nous pas étonnés par ce film à la petite semaine, particulièrement vide et insignifiant duquel il a tiré tout de même une plombe et demi de métrage à dormir debout. Dans ce milieu rupin de la fin des années 20, l'inutilité du propos, la vacuité du sujet n'en sont que plus vaines et plus évidentes encore. La petite bécasse Emma Stone aux yeux globuleux et au visage de poisson pas très frais tire bien sûr un peu plus vers le bas ce qui touche déjà le fond ; quant à Colin Firth, s'il n'est pas aussi mauvais, on ne peut pas dire qu'il s'en tire sans laisser des plumes. Mais personne à dire vrai ne sort indemme d'une ineptie de Woody Allen, le petit prétentieux binoclard, faiseur d'étrons confirmé(s).

Même la fin est d'une bêtise et d'un convenu qu'on en revient pas... tout ça pour... ça ! quelle mauvaise blague... Les connaisseurs auront remarqué néanmoins -pour s'aérer l'esprit- la présence récurrente d'une diva à la robe divine signée par le couturier Zagato à ce qu'il me semble. Une rare à l'époque et encore plus rare maintenant et quasi-inestimable 6C 1750 ! Oui, ça, je n'en reviens toujours pas, quelle beauté...… Expand

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