The Hangover Part II
3:00 show, 250-seat theater, sold out.

Trailers
X-Men: First Class
Bad Teacher
Horrible Bosses
Crazy Stupid Love
The Change-Up
50/50

Movie
Nowhere near as funny as the first film even though it's the same film in many ways. Even still, these characters are just really amusing and the situations are so outrageous that the sequel still manages to entertain and provide a quite acceptable number of laughs. The three leads still have terrific chemistry; Bradley Cooper is reliable for being both the straight man and easy on the eyes, Ed Helms is about as amusing as he was the first time, and Zach Galifianakis' deranged Alan is once again the highlight. B

Midnight in Paris
5:30 show, 300-seat theater, sold out.

Trailers
The Tree of Life
Larry Crowne
Horrible Bosses
Crazy Stupid Love
The Devil's Double

Movie
Midnight in Paris is one of Woody Allen's frothiest, most enjoyable films in a long time. For me personally, this is my favorite film he's made since 1996's Everyone Says I Love You with the possible exception of Match Point. Paris is framed beautifully, and the romance and undercurrent of nostalgia running through it all can't be missed. The movie never attempts to explain how/why the lead character is able to jump through time, which is certainly the right call in this fantastical film. Owen Wilson is very good as Gil, and his laid-back persona marks for an interesting contrast with the neuroses of past Allen leads (including Allen himself). Rachel McAdams proves her talent yet again, as the perpetually warm actress successfully manages to have all the warmth of an icicle as a prickly shrew. Marion Cotillard is as beguiling as ever, perfectly at home in these surroundings. There are a number of excellent supporting turns, including Michael Sheen as an insufferable pseudo-intellectual and a pitch-perfect Corey Stoll as Ernest Hemingway. Kathy Bates and Adrien Brody's cameos are quite inspired, as well. While the film is ultimately a little bit slight, that kind of seems to be the point. It's a feather-light trifle highlighting the city of lights and its glory. A-

The movie seemed to have sold out all of its shows today at this theater since it was only on one screen. The audience was a mix of older and youngish, and the audience reception was VERY positive.