Annie Hall

Annie Hall (1977) starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Paul Simon, and Shelley Duvall.

Before...A classic, possibly one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of the 20th century, so it had a lot to live up to if I am honest. Not watched many Woody Allen movies but I think I should try and watch more...

Romantic adventures of neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer (Allen) and his equally neurotic girlfriend Annie Hall (Keaton). The film traces the course of their relationship from their first meeting, and serves as an insight into Singer's mind.

My wife's view..."I think I would have really liked this film if instead of choosing what kind of dog I would like I had actually paid attention. The bits I saw were quite funny. There is no rating for this one as I focused to much on the dogs...SORRY!!" Note to wife...focus on film and not silly frivolity!

Where to start...I love this film, and not just because I am a sheep who follows what the majority of the world tells me to enjoy. The thing that I love most about this film, much like with Virginia Woolf's books is that Allen decides to use stream of conscience as his key film style. Whether this is what he always uses and it is a common feature in his writing I don't know as this is the only film of Woody Allen that I have seen. I now await the mass of people telling me how shocked they are that I have only seen one Woody Allen film...

Anyway...the film has an excellent plot. The acting, well if you count Allen acting as himself as acting then it's brilliant, but from what I know he plays himself in every single movie. It is his opposite number that makes the film in my view. Keaton is marvellous in her role as Annie Hall, and it was only 20 minutes in that my wife actually realised who she was, and she loves her!!

So all in all this film is brilliant, a true classic. It is one of these films that changed the face of films. Allen is a genius and is able to completely captivate his audience. So because of that welcome to another of my favourite films...