Grade: B
Rating: PG-13,
85 minutes
In a Nutshell: Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters
and conversations. In this dark comedy
about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour
drip with nostalgia.
As Bobby Dorfman says, you will be “half bored, half
fascinated.”
Uplifting theme:
- “Live
every day like it’s your last and someday you’ll be right.” – Evelyn’s mom
- “I guess
some feelings never die. Is that
good or bad?” – Bobby Dorfman
- Regret,
longing, love.
Things I liked:
- The
talented cast includes Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and
Blake Lively, and Rad Taylor.
- The
end will leave you thinking about the love that got away in your own life.
- You
get to see beautiful homes, theaters, clubs, and even famous celebrity
homes.
- This
is the third time that Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart have worked
together in a film. Their chemistry
is evident and they both deliver spot-on performances. I love Jesse Eisenberg in everything he does. Turns out, he's perfect for Woody Allen material too.
- The stylized music in the very beginning does a great job of setting the tone and enveloping you in the time period throughout the entire movie.
- It pokes fun at the superficiality of society life, but it sure makes being rich look fun. (wink)
Things I didn’t like:
- A lot
of movie critics say this movie is “charming.” I’m sorry, but I do NOT find adultery
charming.
- It’s very “Woody Allen.” If you like his style, you’ll enjoy the movie. If not, it’s more of the same.
Interesting lines:
- “Unrequited
love kills more people in a year than tuberculosis.” – New York writer
- “Dreams
are dreams.” – Vonnie (Kristen Stewart)
Funny lines:
- “First
a murderer, then a Christian. What
did I do to deserve this?” – Evelyn
- “Too
bad Jews don’t believe in an afterlife.
They’d get a lot more customers.” – Evelyn
- “Socrates
said, ‘The unexamined life is not worth living’, but the examined one is
no bargain.” – Leonard (Stephen Kunken)
Tips for
parents:
- Children
will be completely bored. It really is a movie meant for adults.
- There
is an awkward conversation with a prostitute.
- Some mobsters knock off a bunch of people.
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