Annie Hall: a reflection of us

Rating: 10/10 (25 June 2010)

Annie Hall is one of my favorite movies. Starred by Woody Allen itself and Diane Keaton this master piece has become a classic and I believe it is one of the best movies of all times.
The story opens with Allen's character telling two key jokes which seem really funny at first but after watching the film we understand they aren't as hilarious as we thought. Through a unique narrative style Woody chronicles the relationship between two neurotic people over several years. Alvy and Annie live in New York and, by some imaginary time trips, during the film we are showed both of their lives before having met.
The audience is trapped by this cute and funny love tale that talks about the eternal search for satisfaction that most of the people have to deal with during their short, lonely, painful but beautiful lives. These people are us and we can't help thinking that at least one character behaves like us or like someone we know.
Allen presents us, thus, a quite pessimistic but clever reflection upon life supported by unforgettable dialogues flawlessly interpreted by the cast.
Ten out of ten