Review of September (1987) by Alysia V — 21 Oct 2009
A serious Woody Allen film that definitely feels liks it should've been a play. It'd be perfect performed on the stage and probably preferable, but transfered nicely to screen, as well. Mia Farrow always proves to give very nice performances in Woody Allen films and Dianne Wiest was great, as well.
A web of secrets and affairs is weaved to the point where you know someone is going to end up getting hurt. She wants him and he wants her but she wants him and he doesn't want her. It's a mess all-around and in the end, seems to leave everyone no better off than they were before and, in fact, just all the more confused and depressed.
The only uplifting thing about this film is the charming Vermont setting with the very quaint cottage that I cannot imagine anyone ever wanting to sell. It's interesting to see Woody Allen write and direct films like this and is nice to see his serious side come through every now and again.
I would definitely like to see this one performed on stage.
This review of September (1987) was written by Alysia V on 21 Oct 2009.
September has generally received mixed reviews.
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