Review of Take the Money and Run (1969) by Lilian W — 15 Oct 2014

Review:

This movie was another attempt of humour from Woody Allen, which I found silly and not that funny. The storyline, which is based around a failed cello artist who turns to robbery after failing to be able to hold a job, seemed really over the top and the main character has to be the dumbest criminal in America. After getting caught numerous times, he ends up a regular in jail which puts a strain on his relationship with his wife. I honestly don't think that your supposed to take this movie seriously because the scenes are so far fetched and just plainly dumb. For a movie that was made in the 60's, it did make a healthy profit so the studios must have been happy, but from an audiences point of view, I just couldn't get into it. Not Funny!

Round-Up:

Woody Allen really had his ups and downs during the 60's because some of his movies were really crap but some were a work of art. I have definitely noticed that every one of his films have something to do with sex in them, regardless of the concept, and in this movie, which is based around a wannabe criminal, he still managed to get his leg over. Anyway, on the whole, it's not a movie that I would watch again in a hurry, but it's harmless fun if you just want some noise in the background.

Budget: $1.5million.

Worldwide Gross: $3million.

I recommend this movie to people who are into there Woody Allen movies about a failed cello player who turns to a life of crime but fails terribly. 2/10.