Annie Hall Reviews

Woody Allens finest hour (and a half)

For anyone who's ever hated himself, and wondered why ... watch Annie Hall.

Let's face it, regardless of flaws and inconsistencies, it's worth watching pretty much any Woody Allen movie just for the few classic one-liners that are bound to be in there. With Woody playing basically himself here, he delves into past loves, metaphysics and lobsters with more of those classic lines than you can shake a stick at.

Although I think generally Woody is infinitely more talented as a stand-up comedian than as a filmmaker, I admit that I do have something of a soft spot for 'Annie Hall'. Mostly it's just the sheer simplicity of the storyline that just allows Woody to go ahead and revel in his trademark self-deprecative, depressive humour -- constantly self-referencing, coming out with witty remarks and amusing sketches as only he can. Also, it's just so INVENTIVE. You get a real sense of a director who is simply improvising, almost like watching Woody himself on stage in front of a live audience. It's a quality that very few of his movies I've seen have possessed, and that's why I think this is easily his best work.

Disappointing!

Was disappointed by this film it drags and doesn't ever quite seem to get to the point.

I would not recommend this unless you are a Woody Allen fan.

Hit!

Up until this, I had only ever seen Woody Allen films that I was disappointed with, films that were almost funny, almost touching, but definitely missing something. Annie Hall completes the picture for me, I now understand why Allen is so well regarded, and why each new film breeds the anticipation that this could be his comeback to form, his comeback to Annie Hall.

The film is very amusing, very human and very easy to identify with. I challenge anyone not to think this film is really about them. It has become one of my favourite films.

Irritating

Woody Allen is someone I've heard of but never seen. Curiosity made me select this film, but I couldn't stand more than the first fifteen minutes or so.

I don't know if Woody Allen himself is a thoroughly irritating person, but the subject of the film certainly was. There are plenty of people like him in real life to be actively avoided, why torture myself by watching him on a film.

No thanks.

Annie Hall is a must see movie for anyone who likes one liners and politically incorrect humor. Woody Allen does an excellent job in this film without coming across in a hateful manner. We need more of these types of films.

A great one line quote "I would not want to join any organisation that had me as a member" Brilliant!!!

Annie Hall

We just did not like the style of this movie - talking to camera. Sorry

Dull

Woody Allen does what Woody Allen does, self obsession, intense dull periods, repeated lines that track from film to film. One to miss

Excellent film, Woody Allen at his best

Clearly a forgotten classic. Too many quotable scenes and lines to mention! And Paul Simon is in it. And Jeff Goldblum too, albeit briefly.

Dissapointed..

I rented this movie because it was listed in one of the 'must-watch' movie for all movie enthusiasts. There are some interesting parts but most of it just didn't get me, I kept on going to the kitchen without even bother pausing my dvd player. It probably was a hit during that era (70s), because not many movies are made that way. Watch it if you want to see the retro fashin and homes. ;P

Saw it at last

I have been meaning to see this for years. What a great film - the comedy felt very fresh and there are great performances from Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. Recommended.