Annie Hall ★★★★ 1977 (PG) Acclaimed coming-of-cinematic-age film for Allen is based in part on his own life. His love affair with Hall/Keaton is chronicled as an episodic, wistful comedy commenting on family, love, loneliness, communicating, maturity, driving, city life, careers, and various other topics. Abounds with classic scenes, including future star Goldblum and his mantra at a cocktail party; Allen and the lobster pot; and Allen, Keaton, a bathroom, a tennis racket, and a spider. The film operates on many levels, as does Keaton's wardrobe, which started a major fashion trend. Don't blink or you'll miss several future stars in bit parts. Expertly shot by Gordon Willis. 94m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Colleen Dewhurst, Janet Margolin, Shelley Duvall, Christopher Walken, Marshall McLuhan, Dick Cavett, John Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Beverly D'Angelo;
Director:
Woody Allen;
Writer:
Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman;
Writer:
Gordon Willis. Oscars '77: Actress (Keaton), Director (Allen), Orig. Screenplay, Picture; AFI '98: Top 100; British Acad. '77: Actress (Keaton), Director (Allen), Film, Screenplay; Directors Guild '77: Director (Allen); Golden Globes '78: Actress—Mus./Comedy (Keaton); L.A. Film Critics '77: Screenplay; Natl. Bd. of Review '77: Support. Actress (Keaton), Natl. Film Reg. '92;; N.Y. Film Critics '77: Actress (Keaton), Director (Allen), Film, Screenplay; Natl. Soc. Film Critics '77: Actress (Keaton), Film, Screenplay; Writers Guild '77: Orig. Screenplay.
