This is one of Woody's best movies.

Rating: 10/10 (26 February 2004)

I loved this movie. I think it is one of Woody's best efforts and I am surprised at some of the reviews I have read concerning it. Great story set in the thirties and Sean Penn is fantastic as the jazz guitarist. Samantha Morton is very effective as Penn's girlfriend and it proves that one doesn't have to talk to be an effective actor. This movie is hilarious but also very touching and the combination of the two makes for an entertaining hour and a half. Allen's sense of humor is right on at times and when that happens you get the kind of laughs that are rare, the kind of laugh that turns into a cry. I wish Woody would make more films like this; as far as I am concerned, the guy is still an auteur.