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Boris Yellnikoff (Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm) is angry, opinionated and happy to live a reclusive life. All that changes when he begrudgingly allows naive Mississippi runaway Melodie (Evan Rachel Wood) to live in his apartment. When her simple optimism proves resistant to his bitter sarcasm, an unlikely friendship begins. A comedy from the inspired partnership of Larry David and writer/director Woody Allen.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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this is not everyone's cup of tea - the underlying philosophy of
futility with comfort is presented bluntly and unflinchingly. if you
resonate with the philosophy and the general tenor of woody Allen's
matured take on life, then it's a non-stop chuckle from start to
finish. despite the fundamentally bleak view of human life (and humanity) it still finds and retrieves a positive way out (as summarised in the title).
not sure why Allen offered the part to David instead of just doing it himself - in any event, both do their job brilliantly. very simply done, the craft is sharp and scintillating - a diamond. possibly helps if you're close to Allen's and David's current age bracket too.
as for negative comments in certain quarters about it being 'unnatural' - yes, it's art!
futility with comfort is presented bluntly and unflinchingly. if you
resonate with the philosophy and the general tenor of woody Allen's
matured take on life, then it's a non-stop chuckle from start to
finish. despite the fundamentally bleak view of human life (and humanity) it still finds and retrieves a positive way out (as summarised in the title).
not sure why Allen offered the part to David instead of just doing it himself - in any event, both do their job brilliantly. very simply done, the craft is sharp and scintillating - a diamond. possibly helps if you're close to Allen's and David's current age bracket too.
as for negative comments in certain quarters about it being 'unnatural' - yes, it's art!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite simply amazing. A little gem of a film, the performance from David is perfect and the dry wit is irresistible.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Not really laugh-out-loud funny, but an enjoyable film all the same. One of those films I could watch more than once and get something different out of it every time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good film
I wouldnt say it was one of Allens best it has its moments good script some good acting and a reasonable plot, has Allen wrtitten all over it.
Published 2 days ago by K. Davies
It works for me
This is more like a farcical comedy, with a life message; therefore, the acting is what you would expect of the genre. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MC
Brilliant !
I am already a fan of Woody Allen's films, so was hoping that I would like this film and I wasn't disappointed. Larry David filled Woody's shoes very well in the role of Boris. Read more
Published 5 months ago by hepburn
Good late Woody Allen
Not Allen's finest film, but enjoyable all the same. A light-weight and entertaining little movie with a good cast and fantastic central performances.
Published 6 months ago by Gingerdad
This doesn't work
This film tries to transpose Woody Allen on to Larry David. This may seem natural given that both men have similar comedic outlooks. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Jenner
Watching a Suicidal Genius in New York.
I'm a big Woody Allen fan and I always hope his new films are going to be as good as his classics and this one almost is. Read more
Published 9 months ago by j.r
Elegant, witty and thoughtprovoking
Woody Allen is here at his very best. In many ways this is the essence of Allen's craftmanship; elegance, wit and with a friendly kick-in-the-ass to all of us who more or less... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hanne
a delightful rite of passage...
Having spent 55 years dreading the big Six-0, decided to be a big boy and embrace it with open arms. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kevin Chandler
An Epigraph for Woody Allen : Whatever Works
This is vintage Woody Allen...and as the title of this review states; its Allens take on his own life, supremely delivered by Larry David. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Samarees Sword
Up to Standard
The film will apopeal to all Woody Allen afficianados as it contains the usual mix of off beat characters, woody allen one liners, enjoyable scenary and a reliable though... Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. T. Ballard
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