Some disappointment

Rating: 5/10 (21 May 2006)

I must say I expected more from someone as Woody Allen. I don't really think he has made an success this time. I haven't seen all of Allens' movies, some of them are my all time favourites. But not this one. Maybe it's the setting in London that's disturbing. Allen doesn't feel at home in this environment. Maybe all his movies should take place on Manhattan. The attraction between the two main characters doesn't come along as really convincing. The film is well done, and the script has some points, but when you think of what Allen is capable of I can't help to feel some disappointment. The main character I feel isn't convincing as former tennis pro, now reading Dostojevski and huge fan of opera. I don't really buy it. You might say he's trying to advance in the world by getting into that culture, but that's not really likely. Scarlett Johansson doesn't feel at home in her character either. I hope for better film from Woody Allen next time.