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www.qwipster.net - : There may forever be arguments as to which film is Woody Allen's best, with Annie Hall perhaps gaining the most attention. However, if the question were regarding which film most exemplified Woody Allen as a great filmmaker, there's probably little argument that Manhattan is his finest achievement as a director, conceptually and in execution. The real argument is whether Manhattan is a great film for its story and characters or for the beauty of seeing a city never looking so gorgeous, shot in lush black-and-white, with brilliant cinematography by Gordon Willis (The Godfather, Annie Hall). I would argue that it's actually the unison of the two that makes Manhattan profoundly moving, with each shot of the romanticized New York City perfectly accentuating the smaller, quieter romantic story within. more...
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goatdog.com - : Woody Allen's best movie? It has my vote. I found it much more touching and immediate than Annie Hall, and it is certainly the most visually beautiful film he has ever made. His performance is among the best he has delivered, and I don't normally like him. Diane Keaton is frantic, annoying, perfect. It's the story of people desperate to find affection, wherever they can. His characters find it in the supporting character who appears in all of Allen's films: the borough of Manhattan. more...
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : The overture is filled with brash confidence: Gershwin's ''Rhapsody in Blue,'' played over powerful black-and-white visions of Manhattan and its skyline, and the mighty bridges leaping out to it from the provinces. The voice is filled with uncertainty and hesitation: ''Chapter One. ...'' more...
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