A genius 'intellectual comedy'

Rating: Null/10 (5 May 2004)

I'm a huge fan of Woody Allen, and Annie Hall marked the beginning of my obsession. It makes me laugh every time I watch it, but it's comedy that doesn't rely on slapstick for laughs. It uses witty dialogue and surreal circumstances to achieve its purpose - and I admire Allen for pulling it off. Aside from this, Diane Keaton is a stand-out as the title character - it goes to show just how versatile her acting ability is, from The Godfather to this... Allen has been criticised in the past for using odd camera angles (such as the 'long-shots') and the like, but I think such techniques add to the enjoyment of the film. He has certainly created a trademark, even though he'd probably look back on the film full of distaste - it seems like that's the way he is.