A Chilling Second Half

Rating: 8/10 (22 April 2006)

Going into this movie, knowing quite a few of Woody Allen's films, I thought that there would be a little romance, but overall it would be mostly a comedy. Comedy usually seems to be what Woody is all about, but I know understand, it isn't in times like these.
The first half of the film seemed to be bland, and generic. Every shot that was made seemed quite basic, and the plot made me prefer to make out then continue to watch. I kept to it though, and when in the second hour, when the twists started to come it made me shrivel up. Everything got so tense as all of the facts that seemed bland from the first half started to come out, and all of the reasoning for them would just hit you in the face. This film became much more intense then many that I've seen, and it blew away all the reasons that I haven't been interested in romance movies.
There isn't nearly as much comedy in this film as comes from a regular Woody Allen film, but he did quite an amazing job on this deep, romantic drama. If you're with your lover, though, try to keep away from each other's lips so you'll understand the entire film. Trust me, you'll thank me for that by the end.