Review of Bananas!* (2009) by Matthew O — 27 Jun 2014

Now this is some classic Woody Allen right here, roll on the floor laughing hilarity from start to finish. After that sentence I have no idea what else to say, that's basically what the movie is. Like his other movies from this period, Bananas has a very loose plot that is basically a clothesline to hang jokes to.

This can go very bad or very good, but thankfully almost every gag is a home run. There's just too many memorable moments to count. New Testament cigarettes, the ABC wide world of spots coverage, the dinner scene, practically every line at the Revolutionaries' camp, and the famous courtroom scene.

While it's not as good as Take the Money and Run, Bananas is definitely a must watch for anyone who wants a good laugh.