Review of Play It Again, Sam (1972) by Keith W — 24 Dec 2008
This is such an early Woody Allen film yet it's one of the most polished. (Polished in the sense of a whole movie, not polished in the sense that it barely has any plot...not that it matters.) I was VERY impressed by this adaptation from the play too: it attains a very dynamic feel as it moves seamlessly from movie to real life and the Bogart fantasy scenes merge perfectly with Allan's real troubles.
As a play it was probably one thing, but as a movie it flowed very organically from stage to screen. I don't think it explores the themes as in depth as it could have - it basically only grazes topics of affair ethics, and fantasy vs reality, and love, and hypochondria - but surface movies aren't all bad.
A relaxing, light experience with heavy Woody characteristics. Also, love Diane Keaton's outfits.
This review of Play It Again, Sam (1972) was written by Keith W on 24 Dec 2008.
Play It Again, Sam has generally received positive reviews.
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