Very enjoyable
Added 5/5/2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this Woody Allen movie. A great study of a disfunctional relationship among three very different sisters who are very close to each other. This is definitely the best Allen's movie I've seen so far. Excellent script, wonderful acting, and feel-good ending. I'll definetly continue exploring Allen's works.
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If you've viewed any of MGM's other DVD editions of Allen films, you'll know what to expect from this one. The A/V quality is excellent: the beautiful 35mm visuals are well served by a fine transfer from a clear, sharp print. Scene selections are comprised of titled thumbnail images. The dubbed French dialogue track is just fine. The Spanish track is equally well-voiced, but muddy, a bit too loud and ultimately artificial. The English, Spanish and French subtitles are all as good as can be expected. The theatrical trailer is also included.
For those who have seen this film, I don't need to sing its praises. For those who haven't, there are few other films in Allen's oeuvre as terrific as this one. Like its thematic successor, "Husbands and Wives," this deft character study is perfectly performed by a famously accomplished cast, and brilliantly shot with a keen, nuanced attention afforded to the film's surroundings, characters and milieu in every scene. Some of Allen's films are trite routines, some are inspired entertainment and a handful are genuine artistic achievements - this is among the latter.
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Woody can still make Good Ones
Added 3/6/2009
I'm an old guy. I saw Bananas and Alfie when they came out. Woody can write dialog with the best but it doesn't hurt to have Caine and the other talent to speak the parts. I gave this 4 stars but I liked it 4.5 or 5. But I know I'm not the herd.
Funny but when I think of Alfie with his relationships with woman and then Caine in Hannah, well... so many similarities. So this may be called a chick flick but I liked it a lot and I'm a guy.
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3.5 stars out of 4
Added 2/3/2009
The Bottom Line:
One of Allen's warmer entries and his best film of the 80s, Hannah and Her Sisters features his usual fine dialogue in addition to great acting by Caine and Von Sydow, an abundance of humor, characters the audience cares about and a suprisingly moving conclusion; if you like Woody Allen and haven't seen this one, please do.
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CLASSIC WOODY, AT HIS BEST
Added 1/26/2009
this is one of the best woody allen movies, along side annie hall. too bad they dont make movies this good anymore.
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Very enjoyable
Added 5/5/2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this Woody Allen movie. A great study of a disfunctional relationship among three very different sisters who are very close to each other. This is definitely the best Allen's movie I've seen so far. Excellent script, wonderful acting, and feel-good ending. I'll definetly continue exploring Allen's works.
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If you've viewed any of MGM's other DVD editions of Allen films, you'll know what to expect from this one. The A/V quality is excellent: the beautiful 35mm visuals are well served by a fine transfer from a clear, sharp print. Scene selections are comprised of titled thumbnail images. The dubbed French dialogue track is just fine. The Spanish track is equally well-voiced, but muddy, a bit too loud and ultimately artificial. The English, Spanish and French subtitles are all as good as can be expected. The theatrical trailer is also included.
For those who have seen this film, I don't need to sing its praises. For those who haven't, there are few other films in Allen's oeuvre as terrific as this one. Like its thematic successor, "Husbands and Wives," this deft character study is perfectly performed by a famously accomplished cast, and brilliantly shot with a keen, nuanced attention afforded to the film's surroundings, characters and milieu in every scene. Some of Allen's films are trite routines, some are inspired entertainment and a handful are genuine artistic achievements - this is among the latter.
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Woody can still make Good Ones
Added 3/6/2009
I'm an old guy. I saw Bananas and Alfie when they came out. Woody can write dialog with the best but it doesn't hurt to have Caine and the other talent to speak the parts. I gave this 4 stars but I liked it 4.5 or 5. But I know I'm not the herd.
Funny but when I think of Alfie with his relationships with woman and then Caine in Hannah, well... so many similarities. So this may be called a chick flick but I liked it a lot and I'm a guy.
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