Suprising

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2003)

Well, I thought I hated Woody Allen. I didn't like his style, I didn't like his mannerisms, and well, there was nothing at all I could think of that I liked about him whatsoever. I don't hang around a "well-watched" crowd so I haven't heard first-hand about his comic originality. However, I am unable to say anything negative about him now because I've seen this flick and I am extremely impressed. The aspect of this film that impresses me the most is the way the characters are portrayed and the way we see them change. I wouldn't say the plot takes the back seat, but discovering more about Annie's personality and the way she comes together as a character is done flawlessly. I like that Woody has no fear of confusing his audience with his changes in perspective. I see this movie and I know it's hard for others not to make their own movies similarity-free to this one, as small as they may be. I don't know the specifics on the originality of his methods or what was already considered conventional in comedy films in his day, but it is easy to see that his style is definitely his own, and it is funny. I want to type in some specific events from the film that I find remarkable, but I don't want to ruin the experience for you. I just suggest watch it if you haven't already. Why not, watch it again if you have seen it. I don't even want to like Woody, but when you get down to it he's downright hilarious, and this movie is undeniable proof.