Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

auroraborealis7 I enjoyed this movie. Phoenix was great in it, his performance was worth the movie; he outshone his less talented co stars. The story is off the wall and kooky, its a story telling piece, its also true that many people are a version of a criminal, at least their inner life even if not played out. I kind of thought there was a jab at the self righteousness of academia in this film also. One criticism: too much of the same song for a soundtrack, but in general I like a very light touch with music in film. Also, I don't care who made the film. That should not color your assessment of the work. Much human creativity came from flawed people. A lot of these reviews and even it seems some weak minded actors feel the need to bandwagon and personally attack the director. Weird. Idgaf what the guy did, whats that got to do with being an artist and creating art. Leave the condemnation for a courtroom and just review the show.

etekake 10 minutes left of the movie as I write. Really entertaining so far, a surprising little piece about existentialism this one. Fun, not too crazy and a litte wierd. Joaquin Phoenix shows some strong acting as well, Emma Stone does a good impression of the "smart gril wanna act stupid act". All in all worth my time even tho its not finnished yet!Edit: ima little dissapointed but not surprised, Phoenix was fun, Stone a little too little. But meh

Samiam3 Woody Allens mind is a maze of thought, philosophy, morality, and wisdom. Once upon a time he was able to channel all of that into movies that were a thing of love. Now he merely makes movies of contemplation. A suicidal misanthropic philosophy professor played by Phoenix finds a motive for living by committing a murder which he believes is a service to humanity. He plots to poison a crooked judge after over hearing a story in a diner of a divorced mother who is on the receiving end of his judicial abuse of power. Meanwhile he is dating one of his students (Emma Stone), and eventually he is going to have to spill the beans of his crime.The central morality question that is at the heart of this story is intriguing, but the translation is very poor. The whole film is bogged down by repetitive narration which highlights pretty much exactly what we see on screen as it is being said, over and over again. As far as acting goes, the feeling of investment is lacking. Phoenix does his best to summon his mix of humanity and de humanity and often rises to the occasion. Emma Stone brings straight girl realism but none of the charm or sly that defines her better performances. The ending feels rushed but offers the happiest resolution possible given the circumstances. What the movie really needs is a reason for being. It is too much staring into empty space while listening to over exposition. The movie is an overlong train of thought that gives a detailed explanation of virtually nothing.

rahumate Woody Allen at his best "To love is to suffer. ... Therefore, to love is to suffer; not to love is to suffer; to suffer is to suffer. To be happy is to love. To be happy, then, is to suffer, but suffering makes one unhappy." Woody Allen Woody Allen at 81 and perhaps counted in few intellect US film directors today celebrating his birthday.Woody Allen, who has niche audience; in one of his interview from UK Guardian he said, "My intention was people would pay their money and have some kind of human experience." Woody Allen started his career as a comedian in1950s, wrote jokes and scripts for television and publishing books. In 1960s, Allen began explored his hand in stand-up comedy, this world of comedy shaped his persona of an insecure, intellectual, fretful snobbish.Allen started writing and directing films in 1960s, So far he has directed over 40 films are Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). In 2007 he said Stardust Memories (1980), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), and Match Point (2005) were his best films. Critic Roger Ebert described Allen as "a treasure of the cinema." Allen won four Academy Awards: three for Best Original Screenplay and one for Best Director (Annie Hall). He also won nine British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards. His screenplay for Annie Hall was named the funniest screenplay by the Writers Guild of America in its list of the "101 Funniest Screenplays." In 2011, PBS televised the film biography, Woody Allen: A Documentary, on the American Masters TV series.I remember his film Melinda and Melinda, I watched all his film in theaters or archives but this film was very rare to his fans. This film did not make a good fortune on box office and fetched no awards to him. I was curious to watch this film as this film is a discussion about life, the 4 people who sit on dining table talk about a fictitious character Melinda and takes her life ahead, one say, life is a comedy and show Melinda journey it turnout to be a black comedy and one say life is a tragedy and shows Melina journey but it turns out to be comedy. They conclude, 'it is our perception what matters and not the situation'."I'm probably more interested in eternal human feelings and conflicts. If I make a good film, it will always be good. The same feelings and problems will persist 5000 years from now. Like the Greek tragedies which still touch us today, which still work." (Woody Allen SPIGEL TV interview June 20, 2005 ) It was the first time when I searched all VCD stores of town and accidentally got the VCD in gray market. It proved to be a trove for me. Today on the birthday of Woody Allen I am offering my greeting through this article. I am sure he will touch 100 if not 150 and he will make more film which talks on life.