Review of Manhattan (1979) by Hiroko T — 17 Feb 2014
A great film shot entirely in black and white, that many people believe is Woody Allen's best. Stylistically, I would agree even if I think some of the black and white is too dark, though I'm pretty sure that's intentional.
There are 4 separate love stories here, so if this gets confusing, just read the next few sentences over and over again til you get it. Woody is in love with two women, Diane Keaton and 17 year old Mariel Hemingway.
There's two. Then there is Michael Murphy and Diane Keaton, the former being married and Woody's best friend. That's three. The 4th and final is the real Woody Allen's love affair with New York.
This is by far the most interesting of all the love stories in this flick. The way the film is shot and written and by using Gershwin tunes as the final brush stroke, Woody paints a picture of his New York.
It is very easily, a New York anyone can see themselves living in. While it's not my favorite and I tend to the story is basically the same one he always tells, I've learned to enjoy this film more over the years.
Tho I wouldn't mind a Gershwin only audio track on a future release. So I can sit back and pretend I am in the Woody Allen's ideal heaven. New York City.
This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by Hiroko T on 17 Feb 2014.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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