The work of a master craftsman.

Rating: 5/10 (20 March 2006)

I am a fan of Woody Allen as a hardworking creative artist. This movie reminded one of 'Crimes and misdemeanors': has the same nightmarish quality. Juxtaposes humdrum upper middle-class life with the world where murder is used to resolve problems (war?).Current geopolitical preoccupations are dealt with summarily in the final ten minutes eg the issue of 'collateral damage for the purpose of a greater good'. The police were played by excellent actors in an effective low-key style. The movie is well paced and has a character-driven inevitability about it which gripped me.I needed a feel-good movie that day but this movie's virtuosity satisfied me.