Review of Stardust Memories (1980) by Michael S — 22 Aug 2009

My favorite Woody Allen film. Love the scene with the hot air balloons.

This review of Stardust Memories (1980) was written by Michael S on 22 Aug 2009.

Stardust Memories has generally received positive reviews.

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By David K (1,644) on 15 Jan 2012

AGH! A Woody Allen film I didn't like. I kept wanting it to finish so I could cleanse my brain by watching any other Woody Allen film…

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I tried really hard to like it but it got very tedious after the first half hour, I don't know maybe If I'm in the mood I might watch it again…

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