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Play It Again Sam
1972
Woody Allen's play is successfully brought to the screen by Woody himself in the starring role. He portrays Allan Felix, an insecure film buff haunted by a Humphrey Bogart alter ego who holds his lack of masculinity in contempt and urges him to act decisively--even with the wife of his best friend (Diane Keaton). A classic .. Read more
| Starring | Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Susan Anspach, Tony Roberts |
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| Director | Herbert Ross |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
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Adapted by Woody Allen from his own 1969 stage play, this is one of the very few entries on his CV that America's leading film auteur has not directed himself. That task fell to Herbert Ross, who adopts an overcautious approach to the story of film buff Allen's tentative relationship with Diane Keaton, the wife of best pal Tony Roberts. But such is the calibre of the playing and the assurance of the writing that it's almost impossible to resist. The more politically correct may feel their hackles rise from time to time, but the one-liners are among Allen's best and the Bogart allusions are priceless.
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Allen's neurosis is not to everyone's taste, but this movie - based on his own stage play about a film critic with... read more on Time Out
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Random comedy for star fans, mainly quite lively and painless.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Film
Considering Annie Hall was Woody Allen's early masterpiece (in 77), I figured that this film, coming five years early would show some potential but ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Pure comic genius
This for me next to Annie Hall is posibly Woody's finest work. It's a laugh out loud film from the opening scene. The cast is small but typically ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This is an excellent early Woody Allen comedy. It makes great use of Allen's neurotic screen persona, and Diane Keaton is a great counterpart. Well paced, ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Film
Considering Annie Hall was Woody Allen's early masterpiece (in 77), I figured that this film, coming five years early would show some potential but ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This is an excellent early Woody Allen comedy. It makes great use of Allen's neurotic screen persona, and Diane Keaton is a great counterpart. Well paced, ... more
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Film
Considering Annie Hall was Woody Allen's early masterpiece (in 77), I figured that this film, coming five years early would show some potential but ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Pure comic genius
This for me next to Annie Hall is posibly Woody's finest work. It's a laugh out loud film from the opening scene. The cast is small but typically ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This is an excellent early Woody Allen comedy. It makes great use of Allen's neurotic screen persona, and Diane Keaton is a great counterpart. Well paced, ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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The Hypochondriac and Humphrey!
It is over thirty five years since I first saw this film and yet I surprised myself how much of the dialogue and scenes I remembered. Once again the Tesco ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Woody Allen, please come back...
... and make films like this again. This is the third time I have seen this film, the last being about 8 years ago, and I still get belly-laughs from it. The ... more
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MASTERPIECE
The genius that is Woody Allen pulls another rabbit out of the hat. Pure unadulterated brilliance! A must see!
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Not a classic Woody Allen
There were a fair number of funny moments - mainly slapstick caused by Woody's nervousness - but on the whole I became bored particlularly with the ... more
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Made me Cry with laughter
Not going to go in to detail with this film but there are some classic scenes of Comedy in this film and no one but Woody could of pulled it off so well.
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Genius Film written by Woody Allen
Completely raw performance from Woody - yes some of it is slapstick but when combined with a fine cast and sharp one liners - plus a woody allen that isn't ... more
Critics' reviews (3)
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Adapted by Woody Allen from his own 1969 stage play, this is one of the very few entries on his CV that America's leading film auteur has not directed himself. That task fell to Herbert Ross, who adopts an overcautious approach to the story of film buff Allen's tentative relationship with Diane Keaton, the wife of best pal Tony Roberts. But such is the calibre of the playing and the assurance of the writing that it's almost impossible to resist. The more politically correct may feel their hackles rise from time to time, but the one-liners are among Allen's best and the Bogart allusions are priceless.
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Allen's neurosis is not to everyone's taste, but this movie - based on his own stage play about a film critic with... read more on Time Out
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Random comedy for star fans, mainly quite lively and painless.
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Play It Again Sam
Woody Allen's play is successfully brought to the screen by Woody himself in the starring role. He portrays Allan Felix, an insecure film buff haunted by a Humphrey Bogart alter ego who holds his lack of masculinity in contempt and urges him to act decisively--even with the wife of his best friend (...
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