Review of Manhattan (1979) by Jenessa D — 11 Aug 2009
A romantic comedy that plays out like an ode to the Greatest City Ever. Done in black and white, with Gershwin classics playing in the background, it romanticizes New York, all the while showing how the city's societal breakdown is constant and unavoidable.
Like Annie Hall, it delves into complications of love in the Big Apple, and includes some great character acting. (I love Meryl Streep's supporting role as Woody's ex-wife, and the Oscar-Nominated Mariel Hemingway as the 17 year old ingenue.
.....That said, I am a little tired of seeing him opposite Diane Keaton after Annie Hall. ) It's eerie to see how much of himself Woody incorporates into his films...i.e: relationships with underage girls which result in zero punishment.
...To the untrained eye, this may seem like a lesser version of Annie Hall, but I think that Woody-philes can appreciate the subtle differences.
This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by Jenessa D on 11 Aug 2009.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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