Wonderful

Rating: 9/10 (23 February 2012)

I've never been a Woody Allen fan particularly but I found this film to be one of the best I've seen in recent years. I am aware that people think some of the references go over the heads of people but I don't think it mattered at all. Likewise, I didn't think it "too guided" (with the introducing by names of the characters). It's a thoroughly engaging story with great understated performances. A light romantic comedy that I couldn't take my eyes off. I watched it again very quickly after the first time. Okay, Owen Wilson might be playing Woody Allen but I'm fine with that. It might be what we need in the world. Oh, and Michael Sheen is excellent.