Review of Manhattan (1979) by J J — 26 May 2011
Manhattan - 10/10.
Has New York ever looked this good? The film tells the story of Isaac (Woody Allen), a semi successful TV writer who falls in love with his best friends neurotic mistress (Diane Keaton). Now I'm not really a sucker for romantic comedies but when they're done this good you just have to hold your hands up and applaud. Woody Allen blends romance with comedy effortlessly with a script that's loaded with humour, intelligence and wit. The film boats excellent performances from all of it's cast, most notably Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. The main character in the film however is Manhattan itself, the cinematography of the film really is something to behold, possibly the best looking film I've ever seen. The visuals coupled with the excellent soundtrack add an extra layer of the depth and beauty to the film, perfectly capturing the feel of the city. Underneath it all, it's a film about life, love and loss. Highly recommended.
This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by J J on 26 May 2011.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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