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Summary: La De Da, La De Da, La La... I Loved It!
Review: I rented "Annie Hall" before buying it, just to make sure I liked it. Well I more than liked it! It is so realistic of what happens with romances. Before seeing this movie, I had not seen many of Woody Allen's films. Actually, this one was my first. It has since become my favorite. I love how Allen combines humor and drama in this movie. Diane Keaton gives a *wonderful* performance in this movie as Annie Hall. She is both strong and weak at the same time. When she wants to do something, she does it. Alvy Singer (Allen) basically goes along for the ride and is quite the opposite of her, which is what I think made these two the perfect match for one another. As I watched the movie, I could also see that there was this 'click' with Keaton and Allen. They work so well together on-screen. I saw that same click when I saw "Manhattan Murder Mystery" and "Manhattan." And let's not forget the fasion trend that Annie Hall created! One little thing I will advise you on is this: if you are not a Woody Allen fan, you may not enjoy the movie. If you are a Woody Allen fan, you'll most likely love the movie. If you know nothing about him, rent the movie and fall in love with it. I did!
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Summary: "most of us need the eggs"
Review: Woody Allen isn't for everyone. And if self-deprecating, neurotic New York Jewish humor isn't your bag, you probably won't like "Annie Hall". As an avid Woody Allen fan, I consider it his masterpiece. From start to finish, there isn't a single shot that I would change. Even the final line, "most of us needs the eggs", is brilliant... the perfect Darwinian ponto final to an postmodern pastiche of Fellini, Bergman and Welles that questions the nature of gender, relationships and existence itself. It's one of the few films composed almost entirely of flashbacks that works, free from the usual side order of corn. And it's funny! Outstanding performances are turned in by Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Shelley Duvall, Colleen Dewhurst, Woody Allen himself and a newcomer named Christopher Walken. Honestly, I can't imagine a more perfect film. What "Citizen Kane" started, "Annie Hall" completes. Sure it's puerile at times... sure it's "self-indulgent"... and intentionally so. It's part of the psychological tapestry that Allen weaves. If you don't get it, you don't get it (and a lot of people DON'T get it and don't want to.) What Allen did here he was unable to replicate in any other project... in terms of scope, range of emotions, philosophical integrity, cinematography, etc. It's difficult to believe that the same director who now turns out vapid junk like "Small Time Crooks" and "Hollywood Ending". Sigh...
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Summary: Expectations are important when viewing this movie
Review: I rented this movie (thankfully) before I bought it. I decided to rent it because it is on the list of the American Film Institute's 100 most funny movies (in fact, it is very high on the list!). My expectations were to laugh out loud. I viewed it in one room while my husband worked in another. Afterward I went in to the room where he was and asked him if he had heard me laughing. He said, "No..." I said, "Exactly." My biggest complaint, ironically, is that this is a negative movie. Woody Allen's jokes can be very clever, but I ended up feeling so sorry for his character and his character's outlook on life, that I had a hard time laughing. I did smile at the runaway lobster scene. That was my favorite, because it had nothing to do with unhappiness. The lobster hid behind the refrigerator and Woody Allen said that he would put some butter at one side and the lobster would run out the other. Woody as his character (Alvy Singer) said there are two kinds of people in the world, the miserable, and even worse (like suicidal). I really felt sorry for him - his character's outlook on life really hurt him and his relationships. If you want to watch this movie to see some failures in relationships, that would be a reason to watch it. But someone said this movie is free from bitterness, and I would disagree.
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Summary: Incredible!!!!
Review: This was the first Woody Allen movie I saw, and I just couldn't believe a movie could be this funny. What impressed me the most was the incredible variety of settings in the movie. It is also outstanding all the unusual situations that the characters get into. One moment Allen is in the movies talking about some author, the next second, the author is coming out from behind a tree... It's a very good example of absurd rational style which makes a very fun combo. Now, I've seen many Allen movies, and let me tell you, there is no other movie like Annie Hall within Allen's repertoire; just way too authentique, no cliches at all, it's all quality material. You should watch this movie even if you aren't familiarized with his film-making style.
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Summary: WOODY'S BEST ROMANTIC COMEDY
Review: "Annie Hall" is the story of socially repressed New York comedy writer, Alvie Singer (Woody Allen) and his sudden romantic fascination with Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). She's eccentric, pert, obnoxiously funny and genuinely human. This role won Diane Keaton her Best Actress Oscar. Woody is of course his usually brilliant depricating self. The film also took home the Best Picture Oscar. This is a definite must have for lovers of New York, Best Pictures or Woody Allen films.
The MGM DVD transfer is widescreen but not anamorphic - a real shame. Colors are dated but nicely balanced. While fine details leave something to be desired, particularly in night scenes, the over all picture quality is quite pleasing and easy on the eyes. Minor edge enhancement appears throughout but nothing that will terribly distract. The sound is MONO as originally intended. There are no extras. Bottom line: An engaging romantic comedy with a twist of neurotic frenzy that is really irresistable to watch.
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Summary: Still one of the great comedies of recent decades
Review: ANNIE HALL represents a turning point in Woody Allen's career. Before it, he was primarily known as the crafter of a series of very, very funny films. But he was not truly considered a serious filmmaker. After ANNIE HALL, Allen has been known more as a serious filmmaker, but not as funny as he was earlier in his career. This film belongs in both worlds, as funny as his earlier films, and as serious as any of his later. He was able to strike a perfect balance here that he was never able to strike again. Many I know wish he would shoot for films as funny as SLEEPER or LOVE AND DEATH. I would prefer the balance he struck in this, his masterpiece. Although this is a serious film at heart, it is also a comic masterpiece. Woody pulls out every kind of joke, whether verbal, situational, slapstick, or absurd, and a few forms he invented himself. The structure of the entire film is something unique to Woody. At points he addresses the audience directly. At other times, he seems to have the powers of a deity to manipulate every aspect of a scene. He can transport himself back in time to query former classmates about what they are doing as adults. He can summon up Marshall McLuhan to have him tell someone else that he doesn't understand his theories. At the same time, he seamlessly injects the kind of self-deprecating humor that was the mainstay of both his stand up routines and earlier movies. It is one of the most virtuosic comedy films ever made. The film made Diane Keaton a star. She was not unknown when the film was made. She had, after all, played an important role in THE GODFATHER films. She had appeared in two previous Woody Allen films, and had become famous as the person in HAIR who would not remove her clothes. But ANNIE HALL was the making of her. She created a great character, and the "Annie Hall" look had considerable influence on fashion for some time after the film was released, and anyone hearing "la-dee-dah" knows exactly where it came from. One thing that isn't sufficiently noted is the incredible eye for talent that Woody Allen's casting directors have displayed over the years. The number of major stars to appear in Woody Allen films very early in their careers is eye popping. This one is not exception. Christopher Walken has a small but memorable role as Annie's insane brother, Beverly D'Angelo has a small role as an actress, and Woody's tall, attractive date at the end of the film when running into Annie on the sidewalk is none other than Sigourney Weaver.
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Summary: One of the best ever
Review: This movie is the best romantic comedy of all time and one of my favorites.
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Summary: One of the best movies I've ever seen
Review: I saw this movie for the first time last weekend, and I absolutely loved it considering I am only 17 years old. I like older movies a lot, heard that this one was enjoyable, and I'll never regret giving it a try! (What is pretty funny is that my mom never particularly liked it).
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Summary: Annie's got my pick
Review: Annie Hall is a light and whimsical journey through the New York dating game. As usual, Woody Allen pokes plenty of fun at himself and Diane Keaton turns in a great performance. Basically, this is a movie about what it is like for older people to try and date while in New York City. It does not help when the man, Woody Allen, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder. What follows is good old fashioned fun. It is laugh out loud funny at points, and generally just a feel good movie. This is one that everyone should see.
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Summary: Woody's breakout brilliant film
Review: I remember when I first heard about Annie Hall. It was around the Oscars time and I was rooting for Star Wars. I was so angry when SW lost. But eventually I did see Annie Hall and I loved it right away. Woody is absolutely brilliant in this film. This is the one that took off and began a whole series of "relationship" films that in my opinion have all been excellent. I highly recommend this film and all the others including "Deconstructing Harry", "Manhatten", "Manhatten Murder Mystery", and "Hannah and her sisters".
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