First we watched Midnight in Paris, a much-buzzed about movie that is predicted to be nominated for Oscars. It was funny and well worth a watch - although it seems that even Woody knows that it is not representative of his best work.
Having been delighted by that film, I threw in my all-time favorite Woody Allen movie, Everyone Says I Love You. If you've never seen it, you REALLY REALLY must. The film is an ode to the movie musical and honors the traditions of musicals like Singin' in the Rain. It is incredibly funny and has a star-studded cast including Alan Alda, Goldie Hawn, a young Ed Norton, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Tim Roth and even a young Natalie Portman. I am blown away by this movie every single time I see it and it is definitely a member of my top-10 favorite movies (which list also includes Amadeus and Jaws, but that's for another post...)
Woody Allen can be very hit-or-miss, but his creativity is astounding when he chooses to exercise it. What is your favorite Woody Allen movie?
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