Review of Play It Again, Sam (1972) by Pedro P — 19 Jan 2008
One of Woody Allen's earliest and most undervalued flms. Based on one of his Broadway plays and directed by Herbert Ross (The Turning Point, Steel Magnolias), Play It Again, Sam is as a joy to watch as any other one of his films, Annie Hall and Manhattan included.
The first hilarious and brilliant thing about it is Allen's character - a neurotic San Francisco film critic. The second is the fact that he has as an alter ego no one less than Humphrey Bogart, brilliantly imitated by Jerry Lacy.
Then there's Diane Keaton and the chemistry between her and Woody that we all know. And finally a lot of film references, including Casablanca and its airplane scene. Fun and clever beyond words, a must-see for any Allen fan.
This review of Play It Again, Sam (1972) was written by Pedro P on 19 Jan 2008.
Play It Again, Sam has generally received positive reviews.
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