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Summary: Allen's Most Cohesive Work
Review: Simply put, Woody Allen hit his stride in this 1972 comic classic. The scenes of Allen getting coaching from Boggy, as he makes feeble attempts to win over Keaton are priceless. "Tell her she moves something deep down inside of you"...."I can't say that"..."Tell her!!!" Brilliantly directed by Herbert Ross, (not Allen, as most believe) this is not only the most consistant of Allen's early films, it is far and away his funniest. What's best about owning this DVD is you can "play it again" over and over...Enjoy!
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Summary: Play It Again, Woody
Review: Still my all-time favorite Woody film (Bananas is No. 2). I thought the premise was genius. Tony Roberts is great as the phone-obsessed businessman and Diane Keaton is charming as his too-sweet wife. I also liked watching Woody dive back into the dating scene and somehow strike out with a nymphomaniac.
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Summary: Pre-Annie Hall Allen
Review: This is great; some people say thay Allen plays the same person every movie; if that is so, his films still don't fall under the "Youv'e seen one, you've seen them all criteria." Allen has made many films, and almost all of them are original. This one is not Annie Hall or Manhattan, but is worth seeing. It's interesting to see Diane Keaton before Annie Hall, and she was famous. This film is not spectacular, but it is entertaining, and it has some big laughs, especially whaen he tries to drink alcohol, and he spits it out. That reminded me of Annie Hall, when he spits out $2000 of a certain drug. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and feel free to leave me a helpful/not helpful feedback. God Bless America!
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Summary: My Favorite Allen Film...
Review: This is my all time favorite Allen film. If you have seen Casablanca more than 10 times in your lifetime, this movie is a must. I couldn't stop laughing at Allen's little quirks and references to bogey. I think this is Allen's most underrated film.
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Summary: an oasis of humour
Review: This is perhaps the funniest film of all time, bar none. I had recently become disenchanted with the comedies of today. I found myself watching whole movies, and never even smiling, let alone laughing. Than I happened upon this little known oddity at the video store. I took it home, and laughed in a way that I had never laughed before. It is wonderful to see Woody Allen and Diane Keaton looking so vibrant and full of life! The jokes come fast and furious, but they do not beg the viewer for a response, they just happen. That, in itself, makes it funnier than most comedies of today. Also, there is very little, if any, profanity in this movie. I've noticed that movies of today seem to rely too much on juvenile toilet humor and profanity to provide laughs. There is none of that here. To watch this is to have the senses rejuvinated, and to laugh so hard that your jaws ache. Basically, this is the movie that you can innocently recommend to anyone, and they will love you for it later. Make it a point to see this film!
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Summary: Underrated Allen gem
Review: This movie isn't quite in the same league as Woody Allen's greatest work but it's wonderful nonetheless. The scene where Woody nervously makes an jackass out of himself on a blind date is a true classic and should be required viewing by anyone who really blew it with someone they were trying to impress.
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Summary: Great for my teenage angst
Review: This was an important movie to me as a teen. Its the classic Woody as nebbish who wins out in the end. Far more conventionally filmed than a Woody-directed film its nonetheless up their with his funniest - touching as well.
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Summary: A Woody Film for Non-Allen fans
Review: When you say "Woody Allen Movie" some break into spontaneous laughter and others make a mad rush for the exit. This film, which stars and was written, but not directed by Allen, should please even those who are the least interested in his comedy - if the combination of slapstick and wry wit don't make you laugh in this one, he never will. Allen plays a San Francisco film critic who breaks up with his wife and returns to the dating circuit with helpful advice from a phantom Humphrey Bogart - uncannily played by Jerry Lacy. Tony Roberts as Allen's best friend keeps up a hilarious running gag as a business exec. in perpetual touch with his office by phone. Fixing Allen up is no small task. Roberts explains, "You've invested your emotions in a losing stock" to which Allen replies, "Who are you going to fix me up with General Motors?" Roberts wife, played by Diane Keaton isn't very optimistic either, "I don't know if any of my friends are your type, I mean most of them are fairly normal." This often overlooked film is nearly as inventive as Annie Hall and just as funny. The scene in which Allen tries to be smooth and prep his apartment for a date is a riot. Even the phony Bogart gets off some good lines such as, "Will you relax! you're as nervous as Elizabeth Scott before I blew her brains out." This is a wonderful comedic treasure, don't miss it.
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Summary: A Woody Film for Non-Allen fans
Review: When you say "Woody Allen Movie" some break into spontaneous laughter and others make a mad rush for the exit. This film, which stars and was written, but not directed by Allen, should please even those who are the least interested in his comedy - if the combination of slapstick and wry wit don't make you laugh in this one, he never will. Allen plays a San Francisco film critic who breaks up with his wife and returns to the dating circuit with helpful advice from a phantom Humphrey Bogart - uncannily played by Jerry Lacy. Tony Roberts as Allen's best friend keeps up a hilarious running gag as a business exec. in perpetual touch with his office by phone. Fixing Allen up is no small task. Roberts explains, "You've invested your emotions in a losing stock" to which Allen replies, "Who are you going to fix me up with General Motors?" Roberts wife, played by Diane Keaton isn't very optimistic either, "I don't know if any of my friends are your type, I mean most of them are fairly normal." This often overlooked film is nearly as inventive as Annie Hall and just as funny. The scene in which Allen tries to be smooth and prep his apartment for a date is a riot. Even the phony Bogart gets off some good lines such as, "Will you relax! you're as nervous as Elizabeth Scott before I blew her brains out." This is a wonderful comedic treasure, don't miss it.
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Summary: A Woody Film for Non-Allen fans
Review: When you say "Woody Allen Movie" some break into spontaneous laughter and others make a mad rush for the exit. This film, which stars and was written, but not directed by Allen, should please even those who are the least interested in his comedy - if the combination of slapstick and wry wit don't make you laugh in this one, he never will. Allen plays a San Francisco film critic who breaks up with his wife and returns to the dating circuit with helpful advice from a phantom Humphrey Bogart - uncannily played by Jerry Lacy. Tony Roberts as Allen's best friend keeps up a hilarious running gag as a business exec. in perpetual touch with his office by phone. Fixing Allen up is no small task. Roberts explains, "You've invested your emotions in a losing stock" to which Allen replies, "Who are you going to fix me up with General Motors?" Roberts wife, played by Diane Keaton isn't very optimistic either, "I don't know if any of my friends are your type, I mean most of them are fairly normal." This often overlooked film is nearly as inventive as Annie Hall and just as funny. The scene in which Allen tries to be smooth and prep his apartment for a date is a riot. Even the phony Bogart gets off some good lines such as, "Will you relax! you're as nervous as Elizabeth Scott before I blew her brains out." This is a wonderful comedic treasure, don't miss it.
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