Review of Manhattan (1979) by Ryan V — 30 Jul 2012
Isaac Davis (writer/director Woody Allen) is a TV hack yearning to become a successful novelist. His struggles with art and the entertainment industry, however, are overwhelmed by his complicated romantic entanglements.
His numerous neurotic tics are heightened by an embittered ex-wife (Meryl Streep), a teenaged girlfriend (Mariel Hemingway), and a possible new love (Diane Keaton). The wry humor and romanticism of Manhattan are augmented by strong cinematography, terrific casting, and a great soundtrack filled with sweeping Gershwin tunes.
Annie Hall was a breakthrough in Woody Allen's filmmaking, but this picture displayed that his advancement as a comedic thinker was no fluke.
This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by Ryan V on 30 Jul 2012.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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