An intelligent, tongue-in-cheek look at relationships

Rating: 10/10 (16 October 2007)

"Annie Hall" is Woody Allen's acclaimed comedy about the troubled relationship between Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) and Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Intelligent humor and great performances secure the place of "Annie Hall" among the top comedy films of all time.
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton play there oft-repeated but never tiresome roles as an insecure couple. Both of them give perfect performances and create one of the best comedy couples on screen. There are also a wide range of memorable supporting performances from such people as Tony Roberts, Christopher Walken, musician Paul Simon and Jeff Goldblum.
The humor of "Annie Hall" touches on such diverse subjects as a troubled childhood, analysts, perceived anti-Semitism, driving habits, sex and 70s American politics, all with intelligently written and consistently funny dialogue. It's impossible for me to remember all of the great moments in "Annie Hall" simply because every moment is amusing and clever. Even though this film takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to relationships, it manages to portray issues that are all too real, making the film not only funny but incisive as well.