Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts

"Annie Hall" is a comical look at the up and down relationship between a New York City TV writer and his aspiring actress/singer girlfriend who's originally from the Midwest.

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PG, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Woody Allen

Release Date: April 20, 1977

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  • July 12, 2009
    A totally unique take on a love story, with very enjoyable performances by both Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. A great character who is filled with anxious energy and conspiracy theories, who babbles his way through educated quotes and half serious jokes, an enjoyable comedy whic...( read more)h devles into the depths of the over thinker.
  • April 29, 2009
    Every other year or two I pull this one out of the DVD archives and 'rediscover' it. I know, I know, it's essentially a chic-flick cleverly disguised as a cerebral comedy but it never fails to lift my spirits, for one reason or another. This time it was the universal commonalit...( read more)y of failed relationships.

    There is a Tao to Woody Allen's humor that strikes a chord within my own neurotic, insecure self. I really can't sum it up any better than Allen does: [I'm paraphrasing here so bear with me] There is an old joke that goes something like this - a man goes to the doctor and says, 'Doc, you've got to help me. My brother thinks he's a chicken.' The doctor says, 'Well, why don't you have him committed?' to which the man replies, 'I would, but I can really use the eggs.'

    As Allen points out, maybe this is the reason we keep seeking out relationships even though most of them are ridiculously impossible. Maybe we just really need the eggs.
  • April 15, 2009
    A neurotic NYC comic loses Annie because he can't relax and enjoy life. Not quite as wacky and funny as the earlier Allen comedies (although he does get off a classic one-liner about masturbation) but there are lots of then innovative breaking-the-fourth-wall techniques and wond...( read more)erful characterizations by the leads.
  • March 17, 2009
    until the release of vicky Christina barcelona this was probably woody allens best film. the blend of audience inclusion, animation, and dialogue boxes makes for a creative and fun look at an up and down romance. one of the great romantic comedies ever made.
  • January 6, 2009
    Woody Allen seems to be an acquired taste and people fall into two camps: you either love the guy or you hate him.

    The thing about Woody Allen's movies is that every one of them that I've seen are about relationships in one way or another. Annie Hall is the best of these...( read more) in that it shows the history of the relationship between Alvy Singer (Allen) and Annie Hall (a perfect Diane Keaton) in a style that you can almost say that Tarantino stole for Reservoir Dogs (yes, I'm comparing Woody Allen to Quentin Tarantino slightly). Allen doesn't use a straight line in telling the story, however. You don't really know what to expect next other than that when you get to that point you'll understand what he's talking about because- Ta-Da!- we've all been there! Allen tells the story of a relationship in a way that people will understand and relate to while making it funny in an ironic sort of way. The great thing about it is that it's not some huge production piece. It mainly uses New York as its set piece, which I know is a totally new thing for a Woody Allen movie (irony). The funny thing is that as the film goes on it becomes a love/hate relationship between people and the city itself. Both lead characters represent two different coasts you might say.

    Annie Hall was voted best picture in the 1977 Academy Awards, though we can't say much about that year because the only other film nominated that people will still remember or care about is Star Wars. Annie Hall is a film that represents that 1970's filmmaking that I've addressed before except this time it's not the darkness and the violence, but it's not painted rose and blue skies either. Annie Hall is a film that's set in a normal reality with some over the top narratives. A great flick from Woody Allen.
  • November 19, 2009
    There are some movies that upon watching them too many times, you feel tired of it and predict the ending. Annie Hall is not like this. When you see it too many times you embrace the scenes as old friends and watch them with nostalgia in your heart.
  • November 19, 2009
    Woody Allen has a great voice and dialogue throughout this film which feels like the leader of the modern arty quirky rom coms that i like. sweet style!
  • November 18, 2009
    Witty and was a great comfort the day after my break-up.
  • November 18, 2009
    Woody Allen's perfect introspective. Hilarious.

    Who should see this?

    1) Woody Allen fans
    2) Nerds
    3) Film officianado's
    4) Jewish Men with Glasses
    5) Woody Allen's daughter/wife
  • November 15, 2009
    Woodys a mastermind of that there's no doubt, but I didn't like this one as much as Sleepers

Critic Reviews


May 26, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Watching it again, 25 years after its April 1977 premiere, I am astonished by how scene after scene has an instant familiarity. full review

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Comments


  • YLOWBSTARDreturns
    May 3, 2008
    Great film, but not Woody's best (SEE: Bullets over Broadway)!
  • onefinalhit
    March 8, 2007
    I'm actually quite surprised by the number of people on flixster calling this "total dreck" and woody allen "overrated".
  • showbiz101
    July 5, 2006
    Ok i understand that not everyone loves this film, but seriously how in hell's name does it only have an average of 2.5 stars?!?!?

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