Crimes and Misdemeanors

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Jeff M There was a period between approximately 1977 and 1994 during which Woody Allen the filmmaker was practically unstoppable. In my opinion, his output during these years was unrivaled, and this is easily among the top five of his career. I feel fairly confident in proclaiming that NO film has EVER blended drama and comedy together in such perfect harmony. And I can't think of a filmmaker who is so adept at juggling multiple storylines together so seamlessly. Allen has always had the ability to attract the most startlingly brilliant casts imaginable, even in his lesser offerings, and this is definitely no exception. I would have awarded Landau and Alan Alda Oscars for this film and possibly Anjelica Huston as well. This is a perfectly acted, brilliantly smart and complex film that has you alternately laughing hysterically one moment and contemplating the meaning of existence the next. Watching a film like this has unfortunately become a somewhat sad experience because it serves as a reminder of the brilliant artist Allen was. His output the last couple decades severely pales in comparison. But one can't help but hope there is still a spark inside of him which could produce another one or two achievements on par with this one! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Viviana G Fantastic movie, one of Allen´s best films. Where can I see it again? Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review geordie b This is 104 minutes of pure brilliance & one of Woody Allen's greatest achievements. Masterpiece. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/23 Full Review Petros T It has its strong moments but is a tad underwhelming on the whole. The cast is good, some of the jokes land well, and the philosophical and religious musings carry a certain de facto weight even if it's all familiar territory for Allen by this point. However, the film cuts abruptly from one storyline to the other, and the fact that the two never truly come together in a meaningful way is a cop-out; similarly, the alternation between comedy and tragedy is a bit confusing and not really balanced. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/22/23 Full Review Dave S The 80s were arguably Woody Allen's most creative decade, consistently pumping out quality films, including the likes of Hannah and Her Sisters, Broadway Danny Rose, Zelig, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and, to cap the decade off, Crimes and Misdemeanors. The latter film, which continues his exploration of existential angst, brings to light the fact that good is not always rewarded and evil is not always punished. As with most of his movies, the cast is stellar (Alan Alda, Martin Landau, Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, and more), the writing is brilliant, and Allen's direction, as always, is thoughtful and well-staged. While Crimes and Misdemeanors may not be his best film, it is certainly close to the top of the list. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/23 Full Review Henry H I think this is one of Woody Allen's best movies, and features a top-notch performance by Martin Landau. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/16/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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