Review of Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) by Jake A — 24 Oct 2008
There are times when I think that "Crimes and Misdemeanors" is Woody Allen's greatest film. It lacks the artistic innovation of "Annie Hall," the emotional resonance of "Hannah and her Sisters," and the visual splendor of "Manhattan.
" Nevertheless, it is perhaps Allen's most subtle work and has all the marks of a classical tragedy. Woody explores the age-old question of why good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people.
He comes up with no answers in the end, but illuminates the question in strikingly original ways. Alan Alda, by the way, gives a remarkably dark performance that is miles away from Hawkeye Pierce.
This review of Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) was written by Jake A on 24 Oct 2008.
Crimes and Misdemeanors has generally received very positive reviews.
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