Inferior Remake of "Crimes and Misdemeanours "

Rating: 5/10 (22 October 2006)

The Tourism Board of Greater London should have Woody Allen shoot a commercial for them, because London looks great in this movie, and is probably the most compelling character. I was expecting a lighthearted comedy, so was a little surprised to find myself watching a "Talented Mr. Ripley" style drama - the poor schemer desperately trying to fit into a world of old money. The writing and dialogue is very stilted, and the movie explores the same themes as "Crimes and Misdemeanours" in a much less satisfying fashion.
Skip this trifle and rent the aforementioned "Crimes and Misdemeanours", Allen's best film in my view.