Woody Allen's 1985 flick has been described as a love movie for movie lovers. Let's see if I'll love it.
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello
Directed by: Woody Allen
The Positives:
- Jeff Daniels played both of his parts phenomenally. He's definitely movie up on my favorite actors list.
- Though, Danny Aiello stole the show for me.
- About a fifth of the way through the film, there is a dramatic tonal change I wasn't expecting but delighted to see. It was both refreshing and original to say the least (I suppose it may help if you go into this movie knowing nothing about it like I did.)
- The score was fantastic and complemented the film's tone perfectly.
- The scenes set inside the movie within the movie stood out to me as my favorites.
- Political Correctness? The 1930's didn't have it and neither does this movie.
- Religion and the meaning of life is quite a deep subject for something as shallow as a romantic comedy. But then again, this isn't just any romantic comedy.
- It's relatively short and very face paced, just the way I like my movies. No bloated self-appreciation here. Just love and laughs.
- Has little to do with the movie, but when a scandal about a Mr. Fatty Arbuckle was referenced, I took to the Internet to learn more about it. I enjoy movies that make me go out a learn things.
The Negatives:
- Mia Farrow was just a bit too air-headed and spaced out for my tastes. She reminded me of a little ol' granny more than a leading lady.
- You like happy endings? Fuck you. There's your ending.
Grade: A
Not only is this one of the best romance movies I have ever seen, but it's also one of the best films I've watched since I started this project.
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