Classic, timeless, a must see for anyone, everyone

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2013)

In Manhattan, neurotic Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) is trying to figure out what caused his break-up with longtime girlfriend, Annie (Diane Keaton). True, the two were mismatches from the start. Alvy, raised in Brooklyn apartment under the Coney Island roller coaster, is Jewish and intellectual. Annie, however, from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is a WASP who came to New York to make it as a singer and uses words like "la di da" and "grammy". So, how did it begin? Divorced, Alvy met Annie at a mixed doubles tennis match. Afterwards, Annie stuttered her way into giving Alvy a ride home, where he hugged the seat in terror at her erratic driving. Yet, things develop. Alvy encourages Annie to pursue her singing career more diligently, read more books, and go to therapy. Meanwhile, Annie tries to get Alvy to enjoy life more freely and enthusiastically. But, when a record producer (Paul Simon) catches Annie's act and wants her to come to California and spend time in the studio, will it be the end? This is a classic timeless film, Allen's best, in the view of many. It is extremely funny and breathes intelligence in every frame. Allen and Keaton shine as the lovebirds while Tony Roberts, Simon, Carol Kane, and Shelley Duvall back them up nicely. In a cameo, Christopher Walken is terrifying and comical. Of course, the Manhattan setting is terrific, the quirky costumes are memorable, and the direction quite clever and varied. So, what are you waiting for? Head out to get Annie Hall, well, NOW!