- Actors: Evan Rachel Wood, Larry David, Henry Cavill, Adam Brooks, Lyle Kanouse
- Directors: Woody Allen
- Writers: Woody Allen
- Producers: Brahim Chioua, Charles H. Joffe, Helen Robin, Jack Rollins, Letty Aronson
- Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Sony Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 27 Oct 2009
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B002LMV7RA
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 76,684 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Woody Allen returns to his beloved Manhattan after a spell in Europe to grab his altar ego Larry David and turn in one of his finest films. Through a series of admittedly implausible scenarios he manages to impart a very upbeat and uplifting message - that because life is a bitch and then you die you should grab any happiness when and wherever you can - whatever works. The script is a delight and everyone acts their part superbly - especially Larry David who brings years of Curb experience to his performance.
Anyone who is disappointed with this movie because, even after all this time, they still only think of WA as a funny man, and not a serious contemplator of the human condition, should confine themselves to Mr Bean and Carry On movies. This film made me both laugh and think and have compassion for every character in the cast. I do not know what we will do when this man stops making movies - may he continue for years to come and may there always be an intelligent audience out there to support him
Anyone who is disappointed with this movie because, even after all this time, they still only think of WA as a funny man, and not a serious contemplator of the human condition, should confine themselves to Mr Bean and Carry On movies. This film made me both laugh and think and have compassion for every character in the cast. I do not know what we will do when this man stops making movies - may he continue for years to come and may there always be an intelligent audience out there to support him
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It sounds strange to say, especially since I'm a Woody Allen fan, but
I'm not exactly sure why I liked this film. The acting is a mixed bag
at best. Allen retreads a lot of old material, sometimes painfully. The
film can be absurdly condescending to 'average people'.
But somehow, between my eye rolls, I quite enjoyed myself. Especially
looking back. While watching it I kept being hit by the faults and
flaws. But the next morning I remembered it with a smile. Go figure.
I'll probably re-visit it one day and wonder what I was thinking. It
got mostly mostly poor and fair reviews, but a lot of friends sheepishly
admitted they liked it too, so... I gingerly recommend it, with only
the request you don't come hunt me down if you hate it.
I'm not exactly sure why I liked this film. The acting is a mixed bag
at best. Allen retreads a lot of old material, sometimes painfully. The
film can be absurdly condescending to 'average people'.
But somehow, between my eye rolls, I quite enjoyed myself. Especially
looking back. While watching it I kept being hit by the faults and
flaws. But the next morning I remembered it with a smile. Go figure.
I'll probably re-visit it one day and wonder what I was thinking. It
got mostly mostly poor and fair reviews, but a lot of friends sheepishly
admitted they liked it too, so... I gingerly recommend it, with only
the request you don't come hunt me down if you hate it.
8 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm a fan of the films of Woody Allen. And I'm a fan of Larry Davids' creations 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. But I think this film, 'Whatever Works', directed by Woody with Larry as the star, feels like something made in haste. The story has its funny moments: we follow "Boris", a cynical spectator of human society, played by Larry David. He looks exactly as he uses to, the same haircut, the same glasses, the same way of talking, gesticulating, basically the same misantropic personality and so on. And this is ok if you like Larry David. But the problem is that much of the film feels a little forced, playing a lot on the culture chock of conservative religious people from the south arriving in New York, resulting in personal transformations. Ok, but most of it feels lika a bunch of funny sketches that could have been material for a Seinfeld episode or two. (Actually, a theme from 'Curb' repeates itself here with Larry being married to a girl much younger and more upbeat.) Also, the characters are like cartoons and the acting is not the best, apart from Larry being fun as usual just being himself. My guess is that Larry and Woody made this film in a few days, and that they were having a good time.
The DVD has very good picture/transfer, but no interesting extras.
Recommended if you are really into Woody and/or Larry.
The DVD has very good picture/transfer, but no interesting extras.
Recommended if you are really into Woody and/or Larry.
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