More like '80s Allen than many of his recent outings, Larry David makes a good mouthpiece for the director's dialogue and mannerisms. The first third is rough sledding, as the misanthropy is turned way up, but the tone eventually softens into a surprisingly gentle finish.
This review of Whatever Works (2009) was written by Joanna R on 20 Apr 2010.
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