Hannah and Her Sisters

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Audience Member They don't make films like this that are true character studies anymore. If I have any criticisms of the script, it's that there's no backstory on the Michael Cain character, Elliot. Cain is a fine actor but we're left with no explanation as to how a guy with a Cockney accent became a NY financial expert, or how Hannah met and married him. Likewise there's the insufferable older mentor character from Europe with whom Lee [Barbara Hershey] is shacked up. The audience has to apply some suspension of disbelief on those two, just as we must with Woody's usual display of neuroses. The film is beautifully shot using NYC streets as backdrops and the classy NY apartments look genuine rather than sets so the camera work had to be awfully tight for those scenes which is a credit to the director and cinematographer. Hard to imagine that I actually saw this movie in "real time" at a theatre when it came out. It was a different world four decades ago as evidenced by the characters' frequent use of pay phones, etc. which have gone the way of the dinosaur. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Alec B One of Allen's most emotionally satisfying movies, probably because he embraces the romantic comedy angle while maintaining a certain air of melancholy. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Smtpsh S Did not expect to enjoy it this much. Now, I know all the hype for Allen movies. I get it. He has a unique way of understanding people. Hope this new generation enjoys his movies. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Leaburn O Only ever a marginal fan of Woody Allen, this one breaks the rule. Smart, witty, adult themes and a great examination of relationships. The key is the perfect pacing and stellar acting. It’s a great cast, it’s brilliantly written and directed. To my mind this is Allen’s masterpiece. Watched on DVD. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Blu B All Time Classic. It's amazing how with such an esemble of characters none of them blend in at all and keeps things simple. It moves very effortlessly between each characters dramas and really nails it when it wants to be funny with the trademark fast talking sleek Allen style of humor. It also has a low key happy ending as well. It's excellently made all around. Even the classical music is catchy and memorable to it. A sharp script that balances humor and drama perfectly. Everyone should give this a try. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Alexsander F Um filme que me pegou do inicio ao fim, com ótimos diálogos o tempo todo, trata bem o existencialismo, as nossas aflições e de alguma forma mirabolante, termina com um final "feliz". O longa traz também ótimas referências de poetas e escritores. Lembra muito o diálogo dos filmes do Buñuel e do Bergman. Um filme sútil, porém profundo, que nos faz refletir bem sobre o que é à "vida". Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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