Review of Zelig (1983) by Dominic S — 09 Jun 2014
An interesting concept for a comedic film by Woody Allen. I don't think I ever saw another film like this.
An oldstyle comedic mockumentary on a fictional figure.
What's better is the type of person this film is about: a human chameleon named Leonard Zelig, someone who can literally transform to match the people he is around to fit in. If he is around black people, his hair and skin will change. If he is around doctors, he will pose as one. When around anyone, he will fit in with them.
It came from when Zelig was younger and was asked if he's read Moby Dick. He was embarrassed to say no. He was humiliated and never wanted to feel like that again. So from then on, he's made sure he could always fit in with the crowd and not negatively stand out and potentially be humiliated.
With this story concept, Allen add hilarious lines all throughout the film.
This film is added to my list of favorite Woody Allen films.
Zelig, I give you a 100%.
This review of Zelig (1983) was written by Dominic S on 09 Jun 2014.
Zelig has generally received very positive reviews.
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