The tragedy part of the story was brilliantly executed, but the comedy had something lacking. The comedy. It was a subtle comedy, but could have been funnier with better delivery. Don't get me wrong, Will Farrell was good in the part, but fell short of the brilliance that he exuded in "Stranger Than Fiction". Woody wrote a part that is typical Allen...and despite the age difference, I would have liked to see Woody in the part. He would have pulled off the comedy better. It was HIS shtick. I have enjoyed all of Woody's films...comedy or drama, with or without Woody, and they always work...but this one needed Woody Allen.
I feel I have to rate these separately.
The tragedy part of the film deserves a 9/10 but the comedy aspect only scored a 7/10. The premise deserves a 10/10 and the execution of the idea earned an 8.5/10..giving it an 8/10 rating IMHO.
Don't go see this if you expect a Woody Allen comedy, but if you expect a great Woody Allen drama, it won't disappoint. (not your typical Allen)
I feel I have to rate these separately.
The tragedy part of the film deserves a 9/10 but the comedy aspect only scored a 7/10. The premise deserves a 10/10 and the execution of the idea earned an 8.5/10..giving it an 8/10 rating IMHO.
Don't go see this if you expect a Woody Allen comedy, but if you expect a great Woody Allen drama, it won't disappoint. (not your typical Allen)