If Life were like This,

Rating: 9/10 (23 April 2010)

Annie Hall is a brilliant movie with a very well written plot and a terrific cast. Some of Woody Allen's finest work, the film explores relationships beautifully, in a blunt manner that shows both the good and the bad of being in love. We get to see all the spirals of Alvy ahd Annie's life together, getting such a good feel that the characters truly become human, as we are watching two people who are in love in real life.
I did find that other characters were not developed enough, I understand that it is Alvy and Annie's story, but I would like to have seen more scope from the likes of Tony Roberts character, whose potential was never used fully, I felt. Giving these characters more time to shine would have made the film more realistic, cause having it focus so much on the couple made it a little dream like, it would have made sense for them to be with friends more.
The cast is all around terrific with load of great cameos throughout, but the credit goes to, of course, Allen and Diane Keaton. It is difficult to say that their performances were brilliant cause it's difficult to know how much of it was really acting, as both of them were involved with each other at the time, which really makes for great authenticity, they can be serious, but they also have fun with one another, and it's very sincere play.
Manages to be both goofy and meaningful. Funny, sweet and well written, Annie Hall is a triumph that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good romantic comedy.
A New York comedian chronicles his long and complicated relationship with Annie Hall.

Best Performance: Diane Keaton