Bergman meets the Marx Brothers

Rating: 7/10 (14 June 2004)

Vintage Allen comedy with skit-like scenes that are his forte. It's been commented that Woody spoofs Ingmar Bergman here but he also plays out a lot of scenes as if they're set in Freedonia instead of Czarist Russia.
"Love and Death" has aged a bit. The "Love" part is more aptly about adolescent sexual escapades than heartfelt and soulful love. "Death" still zings with Allen's irreverent best.
Kudos to Woody for giving Diane Keaton as many one-liners as himself. Still good for many laughs.
Can I leave now?