Review of Anything Else (2003) by Chris M — 26 Aug 2009
If I were to say how richly and beautifully this film is, it should b a given because it was written, and directed, by the legendary Woody Allen. On the other hand, what's shocking to me was the acting.
Christina Ricci is better in this film than the other three ladies who won Oscars under Allen's direction. She is at once a funny and terribly depressing person to be around. Jason Biggs is pretty much an impersonation of Allen in this film, which I can imagine, is hard to pull off.
Danny DeVito's "heart attack" scene is pulled off with over-the-top, over-acting brilliance that only he can master. The story is a philosophical, "romantic" comedy that may or may not be one BIG joke.
The questions that one have to answer are questions who you are, who you listen too, and who you trust. Love never seemed so ridiculous. Thank you Woody. And special thanks to QT for reminding us of a great film from a great director.
This review of Anything Else (2003) was written by Chris M on 26 Aug 2009.
Anything Else has generally received mixed reviews.
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