Review of Manhattan (1979) by Nicholas L — 29 Dec 2011
An excellent romantic comedy; it's on the same level as Woody Allen's Annie Hall. Similarly, it's set in Manhattan and it sends us a philosophical message; it reminds us that we will all meet many memorable people in our lives and that we should cherish every moment with them, for it is impossible to foresee how long relationships will last.
Manhattan also has a great cast full of wonderful performances (Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep...), and the black-and-white cinematography captures the life and beauty of New York. And once again, Woody Allen excels in writing and directing.
Lastly, the music in the film is perfect. Woody Allen chose pieces from one of his favorite composers, the master of jazz and ragtime, George Gershwin. His melodies accompanied the film beautifully and exhibited its calm but lively mood.
Overall, Manhattan is very pleasant and memorable-- just like the lovable characters in it (apart from Meryl Streep's character)-- and everyone should experience this heartwarming, feel-good film. It didn't receive as many Oscar nominations as it deserved, however it has become a classic over time.
9/10.
This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by Nicholas L on 29 Dec 2011.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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