Annie Hall (1977)

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2011)

This romantic comedy was the first Woody Allen film I have ever seen. Right from the beginning it's as if you can sense a connection between Woody Allen and Diane Keaton that seems to go beyond acting. This film deals with the nature of relationships which is not only easy to relate to, but it is a topic that transcends time. Woody Allen uses a variety of techniques such as animation, flashbacks and subtitles to tell the story. The way he talks to the audience through the camera creates a real intimate connection with the movie and character like he is talking straight to you. Perhaps this is the reason why Annie Hall has received so much praise and remains many peoples' favorite Woody Allen film to this day.