Manhattan

pros: great cinematography, performances, ethical issues and use of New York as a character

cons: black and white, static camera work, talky, basically for Allen fans not Nascar people

Woody Allen's Secret Confession

Conventional wisdom has it that Manhattan (1979) is Woody Allen's ode to New York, though some think... See Full Review

pros: Manhattan is Allen's greatest film.

cons: It doesn't get better than this!

Woody's testament to New York

At the 2002 Oscars, Woody Allen made a rare appearance in front of the academy to present a short fi... See Full Review

pros: Beautifully shot, funny, poignant

cons: Somewhat hard to follow

One of Woody's best

I loved this movie. From the moment it started, in a black and white montage of scenes from New York... See Full Review

pros: Cinematography, acting, Gershwin music

cons: None

Rhapsody In Black And White

Most people have a love/hate relationship with their hometown. Only Woody Allen has put his relation... See Full Review

pros: Poignant, bitter-sweet, razor sharp comedy.

cons: None unless you bring your Allen prejudice with you.

A City and Film You Won't Forget!

There's poetry in Manhattan, the poetry of opposites. As Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue plays over lus... See Full Review

pros: Archives 1970s values into a funny film

cons: Allen haters won't like it, but will still find it artistic

The Essence of 1970s Morality

Director Woody Allens masterful ode to New York, Manhattan, is more than just a film, it is an expr... See Full Review

pros: A beautiful love poem to New York City, and a very funny film to boot.

cons: none really.

Beautiful Black and White

Once again rejecting conventional, box-office success, Allen chose to shoot his love poem to New Yor... See Full Review

pros: script, cast, direction

cons: talky

Manhattan (1979)

"Manhattan" is a play with good cinematography. That is, there's no action scenes, but the... See Full Review