Review of Zelig (1983) by Skyler B — 05 Jan 2013

"Documentary" about a man who can look and act like whoever he's around, and meets various famous people.

This review of Zelig (1983) was written by Skyler B on 05 Jan 2013.

Zelig has generally received very positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Zelig

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Samuel F (79) on 30 Jun 2013

Zelig is not as well known as Annie Hall or Manhattan or Midnight in Paris--but it should be…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Ken S (1,985) on 30 Jan 2014

One of my fave woody allen pic just watched again and it still holds up well and made me laugh it sets the stage for such pix as 'forest gump…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Donald W (342) on 16 Apr 2017

#woodyallenretro Podcast Project Woody perfects his mockumentary skills from take the money and run to a perfect tee with a very interesting…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Aman A (383) on 16 Sep 2016

Very interesting concept (documentary style movie about something so improbable in a satirical realistic setting) but the delivery wasn't as…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Pablo E (236) on 28 Mar 2014

Pretty odd Woody Allen movie, although it does have classic moments that shine…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Anushree R (1) on 29 May 2013

Zelig stands out as a tongue-in-cheek look at American hypocrisy, especially in the 20s when the great American dream was only beginning to…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Serge E (44) on 10 May 2013

One of the best films Woody Allen has ever made! I loved it…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Michael S (3,461) on 10 Jun 2013

Zelig es un falso documental ambientado en el Nueva York previo a la Gran DepresiÃ³n de 1929…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Scott C (2,765) on 23 Apr 2013

This isn't one of my favourite Woody Allen films. It's hugely inspirational though and led P.T…

Read Review

Review of Zelig (1983)

By Andy F (912) on 01 Jun 2014

I'm probably too familiar with Zelig, but for many it was a welcome return to laugh out loud comedy with Woody Allen in his most farcical film…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Love Wrecked (2005)

By Lauren B (693) on 24 Mar 2010

I strongly recommend this film for girls between the ages of 8 and 13.. anything bellow or above would surely be bored…

Read Review

Review of Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)

By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 29 Jan 2004

The actors, especially Grace, fight hard against a schizoid script (the kids are rubes one sec, hipsters the next) and cotton-candy direction…

Read Review

Review of Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)

By Walter Chaw (1,360) for Film Freak Central (1,643) on 11 Mar 2005

Key revelation is that Shore is a bitter, unpleasant, petty, humourless little man--and that his stoned weasel song and dance isn't doing that…

Read Review

Review of They Might Be Giants (1971)

By Sue B (570) on 19 Mar 2013

George C. Scott in a humorous role. Cute…

Read Review

Review of A Mighty Wind (2003)

By Tonya W (13) on 05 Oct 2013

Just awful. .. couldn't even finish it…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Inside Out

2015

86%1,276 Reviews

Bullet Train

2022

66%170 Reviews

A Quiet Place

2018

76%1,685 Reviews

The Invitation

2022

47%33 Reviews

Hillbilly Elegy

2020

61%141 Reviews

John Wick: Chapter 4

2023

78%170 Reviews

Joker

2019

81%299 Reviews

Love

2015

54%174 Reviews

Deadpool

2016

78%1,333 Reviews

Nope

2022

68%181 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Zelig

1983

79%399 Reviews

The Pagemaster

1994

57%514 Reviews

Down the Road Again

2011

50%10 Reviews

The Day the Earth Stopped

2008

26%38 Reviews

American Hustle

2013

75%1,091 Reviews

Knowing

2009

53%1,012 Reviews

Ice Age: Collision Course

2016

50%572 Reviews

Why Did I Get Married?

2007

66%447 Reviews

Joy

2015

62%913 Reviews

Stuck

1974

57%330 Reviews