MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY
A film review by Rob Slater
Copyright 1993 Rob Slater
I just got back from a special screening of Woody Allen's new movie MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY sponsored by the Jewish Federation. I apologize for the unpolished nature of my review, it is late and I am tired, but it is a very hectic week at work this week and I felt that if I did not get something out ASAP I would let it slide.
MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY stars Woody Allan, Alan Alda, Diane Keaton, and Angelica Huston and is a movie about a couple who lives in an apartment in midtown Manhattan and suspects that their neighbor murdered his wife.
In my opinion, this was one of Woody's best films. Where he got the time to make such a witty movie with all that was taking place in his life in the past year is a real Manhattan Mystery, but nonetheless, this is one of his most enjoyable films.
For once, the character that Woody played is the best one in the film. His one-liners had me and the rest of the audience laughing throughout the entire film. In fact when I see my parents this weekend, I am going to have to take them because I missed many of the jokes.
That is not to say that this film is a mindless comedy. As usual, Woody has done a wonderful job developing his characters. The plot also flows quite well.
This film reminds me of some of his earlier works when, IMHO, his movies were a lot more fun. To be sure, Woody's characters have some minor psychological problems (needless to say all of the major characters visit a shrink), but unlike some of Woody's recent movies, he does not belabor the point. While it certainly helps to be a New York Jew to enjoy this movie, it is not a prerequisite.
MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY opens this Friday at a theater near you. I strongly encourage you to see it.
Kol tuv, -- Rob Slater Internet: slater@phx.mcd.mot.com
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