Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Reviews
From Amazon.co.uk
Annie Hall is one of the truest, most bittersweet romances on film. In it, Allen plays a thinly disguised version of himself: Alvy Singer, a successful--if neurotic--television comedian living in Manhattan. Annie (the wholesomely luminous Dianne Keaton) is a Midwestern transplant who dabbles in photography and sings in small clubs. When the two meet, the sparks are immediate--if repressed. Alone in her apartment for the first time, Alvy and Annie navigate a minefield of self-conscious "is-this-person-someone-I'd-want-to-get-involved-with?" conversation. As they speak, subtitles flash their unspoken thoughts: the likes of "I'm not smart enough for him" and "I sound like a jerk". Despite all their caution, they connect, and we're swept up in the flush of their new romance. Allen's antic sensibility shines here in a series of flashbacks to Alvy's childhood, growing up, quite literally, under a rumbling roller coaster. His boisterous Jewish family's dinner table shares a split screen with the WASP-y Hall's tight-lipped holiday table, one Alvy has joined for the first time. His position as outsider is incontestable when he looks down the table and sizes up Annie's "Grammy Hall" as "a classic Jew-hater".
The relationship arcs, as does Annie's growing desire for independence. It quickly becomes clear that the two are on separate tracks, as what was once endearing becomes annoying. Annie Hall embraces Allen's central themes--his love affair with New York (and hatred of Los Angeles), how impossible relationships are, and his fear of death. But their balance is just right, the chemistry between Allen's worry-wart Alvy and Keaton's gangly, loopy Annie is one of the screen's best pairings. It couldn't be more engaging. --Susan Benson
Product Description
Woody Allen directs, co-writes and stars in this Oscar-winning romantic comedy. Neurotic comedian Alvy Singer (Allen) falls for the titular heroine (Diane Keaton), a budding singer, and the two of them attempt to build a solid relationship. They face problems, however, which include their opposing feelings towards California and their own mutual paranoia. Realising their differences stand in the way of a lasting relationship, they split up. It is not long before Alvy wants Annie back but she is now living in California with another man. The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actress (Keaton), Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By SJP29
Format:DVD
What is there to say? If you haven't seen this film, you really don't know what you're missing. This is Allen's most celebrated masterpiece, and shows Diane Keaton and Woody at their best (Keaton's singing voice is as uplifting as her acting!). The relationship between Alvy Singer and Annie Hall is portrayed with the closest attention to detail, so that whether it is waiting in line to see a movie, buying books for one another, persuading Annie to take up an academic course or photographing Alvy during a very amusing lobster incident, the result is highly effective. You know, it's like the old Groucho Marx joke: "I don't want to join any club that will take me as a member"; this is Alvy's maxim; a man who is never satisfied, but always wants invitations! Annie, the nightclub singer, is, at the same time, just like Alvy and nothing like him - what is it they have in common? The answer is their individuality. From the moment Annie utters her non-sensical phrase, "La Di Da", Alvy is in awe. It is a relationship of mutual appreciation as much as it is companionship. The relationship is doomed to fail, but the journey from friendship to love, and love to friendship, and - guess what? - friendship to love again is compelling to watch. Alvy can't communicate with other women in the way that he does with Annie, to the point that there is no room for laughter: [Alvy] "I haven't been myself since I quit smoking" [Some girl] "O, when did you quit smoking?" [Alvy] "Sixteen years ago" [Some girl] "Wait, I don't get it. Is it a joke?". Well, you decide. This film is one on many levels, with Freudian undertones, and musical overtones, and each viewing is a new experience. What if Annie had married Alvy, for example? Her name would, ironically, be Annie Singer! See this film, or don't call yourself a Woody Allen fan!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By JR1978
Format:DVD
A close friend of mine recently showed me this film, which I knew NOTHING about. I literally mean NOTHING!
I wasn't really a woody Allen fan, (that'll get me a few negative points, oh well!) and i'd only seen a couple of his films and enjoyed them BUT didn't get the hype (is that the right word?) about how he is regarded by some as the greatest director ever. However, all I can say now is ...
Where has this film been all my life? It's older than I am! Why hasn't someone shown this to me earlier? Shame on you planet earth for keeping this quiet.
I haven't got any interesting factoids or snippets of info about the film, but there are plenty of reviewers on here who can do that job better than I can, however, if you have seen this film why haven't you bought it yet. If you haven't seen it, buy it. If you know someone who hasn't seen it, buy it for them. You'll have a friend for life.
I cannot stress how much I love this film, it's so refreshing and sharp and on the money, despite it's age. The use of imagery is used to hilarious effect. I don't want to spoil anything, so i'll just say that a couple of my favourite scenes are to do with dodgems, and indulgent film makers, and give a knowing nod and a wink.
I get it now but i've got some catching up to do.
Next stop Manhattan.
I wasn't really a woody Allen fan, (that'll get me a few negative points, oh well!) and i'd only seen a couple of his films and enjoyed them BUT didn't get the hype (is that the right word?) about how he is regarded by some as the greatest director ever. However, all I can say now is ...
Where has this film been all my life? It's older than I am! Why hasn't someone shown this to me earlier? Shame on you planet earth for keeping this quiet.
I haven't got any interesting factoids or snippets of info about the film, but there are plenty of reviewers on here who can do that job better than I can, however, if you have seen this film why haven't you bought it yet. If you haven't seen it, buy it. If you know someone who hasn't seen it, buy it for them. You'll have a friend for life.
I cannot stress how much I love this film, it's so refreshing and sharp and on the money, despite it's age. The use of imagery is used to hilarious effect. I don't want to spoil anything, so i'll just say that a couple of my favourite scenes are to do with dodgems, and indulgent film makers, and give a knowing nod and a wink.
I get it now but i've got some catching up to do.
Next stop Manhattan.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. L. Spink
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just thoroughly enjoyable. I love revisiting the 70's with the film stock, locations, lifestyles etc and a superb script adds to the experience
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 247 reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
An American classic
Woody Allen is so well-known as a film-maker these days, it is easy to forget that he started as a stand-up comedian. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Mr. P. Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Such a disappointment
Fantastic reviews so I was looking forward to finally watching Annie Hall. I managed 15 possibly 20 minutes before deciding it wasn't for me.
Published 1 month ago by Steve Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Annie Hall
Great movie! One of the best movies from Woody Allen. I strongly recomend it.
Hillarious, moving, romantic. A film that does not get old. Loved it!
Hillarious, moving, romantic. A film that does not get old. Loved it!
Published 2 months ago by Inmaculada Calvillo Barahona
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming and funny romance
Woody Allen has made a lot of good films, and I think this is his best. The neurotic Allen and the rather eccentric Diane Keaton make for a slightly odd pairing, but a convincing... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ellipsis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Good film, not the biggest woody allen fan but enjoyed him in this and diane keaton was great. It was recommended from the top 10 how to get over a break up list, good choice!
Published 3 months ago by mullerice
5.0 out of 5 stars
Annie Hall
[Spoilers Ahead]
After watching Allen's latest films, we embraced Annie Hall fully. Allen knows New York better than other locales. Read more
After watching Allen's latest films, we embraced Annie Hall fully. Allen knows New York better than other locales. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SuperPlagiarizer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Annie Hall
Couldn't watch it .... Kept freezing . I was really not surprised as it was cheap but annoying none the less .
Published 3 months ago by Sandhug
2.0 out of 5 stars
Messy and overweight dialogue, plot too thin
I must concur to some of the critical voices here. The film was mostly like an unfinished chapter in a book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Meri
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming, delightful and very funny
Annie Hall is a rather odd film, with Allen's character - a neurotic Jewish comedian, that must have been a stretch for him to play - frequently addressing us directly, in one... Read more
Published 12 months ago by flahr
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the really great fims
Annie Hall is just a very special film. It's humour is ever present sometimes obvious, sometimes so subtle. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andrew Godwin
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
