As a fan of Woody Allen's work, I was thrilled to see that he hasn't lost his flair for the absurd. Set in Vietnam Era New York, True to his favorite screen persona, Allen plays the neurotic yet loveable curmudgeon, with the added cherry on the cake in form of a devoted wife, who happens to be ...wait for it...a therapist. Need more zany comedy material? How about Miley Cyrus as a revolutionary who joined the Black Panther Movement to fight "the man", to force social change by any means necessary. Did I mention that she's just busted out of prison, causing a state-wide (wo)man hunt?
There is a brilliant supporting cast, consisting mainly of a bunch old bitties who hold regular book club meetings, only to instantly feel drawn to Cyrus' preaching about active opposition to the Vietnam War, determined to "join the cause". Look for a hilarious scene with 2 stereotypical repairmen who are briefly held at gun point by the well meaning bunch of nervous seniors. Another nice surprise is the part played by a future "Mrs. Meisel" (perhaps chosen for the hugely successful series on the strength of her performance here). A side-plot of an unlikely love-triangle between "the young ones" is sure to have the audience pick sides.
If you like Woody Allen, you are sure to enjoy this bite-size set of one-liners and quick-witted dialog. It's a tour-de-force by one of the living legends of comedy writing.
There is a brilliant supporting cast, consisting mainly of a bunch old bitties who hold regular book club meetings, only to instantly feel drawn to Cyrus' preaching about active opposition to the Vietnam War, determined to "join the cause". Look for a hilarious scene with 2 stereotypical repairmen who are briefly held at gun point by the well meaning bunch of nervous seniors. Another nice surprise is the part played by a future "Mrs. Meisel" (perhaps chosen for the hugely successful series on the strength of her performance here). A side-plot of an unlikely love-triangle between "the young ones" is sure to have the audience pick sides.
If you like Woody Allen, you are sure to enjoy this bite-size set of one-liners and quick-witted dialog. It's a tour-de-force by one of the living legends of comedy writing.