Unless he lets another gem loose within the next few years, this may be Allen's last masterpiece.
I like her in this film. And I've always loved the scene in the cab where the camera stays on her the entire time they're talking; The camera is only interested in her. The camera likes her and by the end, we like her. Well, in theory!
I appreciate that thought. There was just something a little off for me, I guess I didn't buy her as that character - I realise that this is most likely my inability to separate her from the type of character she usually plays. I adore this film though so I'm coming to accept her.
An exquisitely written and performed film with some really left of centre Allen directorial decisions. The jump cuts and hand held camera is strange given the context, but make no mistake this is class act Woody Allen comedy/tragedy. A film about marital and relationship expectations, temptation and failures all perceived through an obvious psychoanalytic interview presentation. The ensemble cast is as always great.
Quite beautifully written and acted. Did appear to run out of ideas towards the end, but was enjoyable throughout. Was hilarious to see that Allen appears to write all his male characters essentially the same way.
