I am not, nor ever have been, a fan of Woody Allen. So to spend 90 minutes watching the world through the eyes of his character was excruciating! I had hoped that with all the hype around Annie Hall, I might be able to view it and change my mind. I didn't.
I know many reasons why this movie is considered culturally significant and important. And I know it is universally loved. But I won't be joining the lovers! Diane Keaton's befuddled exasperation is as old and tired to me as Hugh Grant's off-the-cuff sarcasm. I've seen it before, and it seems to be all she has to offer.
I did chuckle at the sub-titled rooftop scene, the split-screen family dinner, and Paul Simon was a nice break from all of Woody's whining. Plus, an unexpected cameo by future Charlie's Angel, Shelly Hack! The last 15 minutes as Woody returns to Los Angeles to give it a final try was a nice ending. But I'm glad this one is in the rearview mirror!
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