Review of Annie Hall (1977) by Ross B — 19 Aug 2013
Woody Allen writes, directs, and stars in his semi-autobiographical examination of relationships and his own psyche. Alvy Singer (Allen himself) is a neurotic comedy writer originally from Brooklyn who now lives in the City.
He ends up meeting and falling in love with a lounge singer named Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The film chronicles the ups and downs of their relationship as well as Alvy himself trying to figure out why it didn't end up working.
The film constantly breaks the fourth wall and uses interesting techniques to allow Allen to make comments about the scenes as they occur. The film is one of the few that I have seen that examines a mature and adult relationship with Allen trying to figure out if it is ever really possible for him.
Just like all of his early work, Allen finds New York City to be a perfect representation for his personality (both good and bad). The one liners here are great and delivered subtly that they are just great.
There is a reason this won Best Picture at the Oscars, it is a poignant tale of romance from beginning to end during a time in American history where we as a nation were shifting out of the 1960s. An American classic by far.
This review of Annie Hall (1977) was written by Ross B on 19 Aug 2013.
Annie Hall has generally received very positive reviews.
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