‘Manhattan’, Allen's greatest film
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Allen created an absolute cinematic masterpiece with ‘Manhattan’, an unparalleled romantic comedy.
Shot in black and white, it perfectly captures the neurotic melancholy of life in the big city.
With Gershwin's immortal soundtrack as a guide, every frame is poetry.
Allen gives one of his best performances of Issac, a man drifting in his relationships as he reflects on life. His monologues are more quotable than Shakespeare.
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Diane Keaton and Marie Prevost are dreamy presences as his partners, embodying the complexity of romance. You believe their passion and their pain.
Under Allen's direction, New York City becomes the third protagonist, a dazzling backdrop that enhances every witty line of dialogue. Even in the darkest moments, its charm lifts you up.
A true masterpiece of writing, directing, acting and craft.
Complex, moving, endlessly rewatchable. Allen's peak as an artist. It stays fresh with every viewing, proving timeless.
Quite simply, one of the greatest films ever made, which I consider a must-see for any cinephile. Allen redefined romance through his unique comic genius.
The National Society of Film Critics awarded it Best Picture and Best Director.
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The New York Film Critics Circle awarded it Best Picture and Best Screenplay.
It is considered among Allen's best works by critics and fans alike.
Commercially, ‘Manhattan’ did well, grossing $39 million at the box office against a low budget of $2 million.
Over the decades it has spawned countless fans through home video and streaming versions. For serious moviegoers, it is a must-see film.
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While it’s not the “Best” movie from Woody, certainly deserves its place in the top 10. But Allen himself was so dissatisfied with the result that he offered United Artists to do another movie for free if they were willing to throw Manhattan away; fortunately for us, the producers didn’t listen to him and gave us one of the most endearing movies from Woody and one of the best of the 1970s. It was his first movie shot entirely in black and white, it received two Oscar nominations, including one for Allen for best screenplay. It was a total lack of respect that the great cinematographer Gordon Willis didn’t even receive a nomination. The music was also amazing. Glad to see this movie here.