The Best Woddy Allen Film

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2011)

Whether you like Woddy Allen as a person or not, I'd have a hard time believing you can't find this film funny. He plays an incredibly sympathetic character, Alvy (who closely resembles Allen) whose constant narration gives you a unique look at the inner workings of his mind. This narration, coupled with the subtitles in the scene where Alvy and Annie Hall get acquainted are prime examples of Allen's ability to push the boundaries of reality all while keeping things fresh and funny. He plays his typical Woddy Allen role as a man chasing a girl, Annie Hall (Diane Keaton) but if you've seen previous works of his you'll notice that this film is much more serious than earlier ones, he poses questions about fate and destiny but he still adds his little touch of humor (a great example is the flash back to the younger Alvy, the kid who played him is hysterical given the coupling of adult feelings with a child's dialogue). The film is shot beautifully and you may notice some similarities to the Godfather in this area as both films used Gordon Willis for cinematography.