This is the first one on the list that I had seen before. Admittedly, not the biggest Woody Allen fan. Having said that, I did find this movie funny and entertaining. And on this 're'-viewing, found it as entertaining as before.
I would definitely put this in the category of a 'classic' film. It's 'quintessential' New York. It's one of the first (if not THE first) film to have dialogue that mimics 'real speech' (people talking over each other and interrupting each other). That makes it kind of....endearing, somehow (at least to me).
It's definitely a mix of funny, entertaining, light and complex at the same time. (Wow, am I starting to sound pretentious????) Having made it to the ripe old age that I am, I have realized that relationships (especially the ones between men and women) are very complicated. And I think Allen has shown that. I am not sure I could have appreciated that in my earlier viewings of the movie. Which I guess is one of the cool things about movies...we bring our own experiences and 'stuff' to the viewing, and are able to appreciate it differently at different points in our lives. (Am I stating the obvious??) :)
Favourite parts: the beginning where Allen has a monologue about turning 40 (can SO relate!!!) and where he is annoyed, while standing in line at the movies, about the ranting of the guy in front of him. (He is saying what I have thought many times over.) And then there is a scene with a spider (don't want to spoil it for you)...cracks me up every time!!!!
One word to describe 'Annie Hall': Endearing.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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