Wasn't crazy about this film

Rating: Null/10 (10 March 2006)

I am a moderate fan of Woody Allen and was prepared to like this movie based on comments but actually didn't. Firstly, he repeats himself (Crimes and Misdemeanors). Secondly, both of these movies are really rehashes of one of the oldest plots (e.g. An American Tragedy), but C&M had great acting and very interesting side plots. Thirdly, I might have taken more to the movie if I wasn't aware that Woody Allen made it. As it was, his workmanship shows in the "too perfect" lining up of British accents for the various classes, mannerisms, etc.. (Actually Britain isn't that British any more). I am sorry but it just killed my suspension of disbelief. Finally, I wasn't impressed with character construction and story development. Chris's rapid advancement in the social and business world is too facile, Nola is definitely too slutty to make you believe somebody would get obsessive except for a quick roll in the hay once in a while, the father-in-law is too linearly fatherly and benevolent, etc..