A funny film, and also an interesting exploration of the mystery of artistic gifts. Thematically very similar to Amadeus, with Cusack as Salieri and Chaz Palmantieri (who is very, very good) as the gangster who is Mozart.

Dominated by a fantastic supporting cast. Chazz Palminteri's character is hilarious. Definitely one of Allen's best screenplays.

Allen considers the social value of art. Cusack's self-proclaimed auteur repeatedly compromises his work for success, while Palminteri's gangster playwright is willing to take extreme measures to protect his artistic merit. It's a wonderful realization of a time and place, with nice costume and set designs. Dianne Wiest steals the screen as a Norma Desmond-type has-been, leading a cast of memorable eccentrics.

A film that manages to make some very interesting observations on the nature of art and artists while also being very lighthearted and funny. The script is one of Allen's best, and the cast of characters is excellent (especially Chazz Palminteri, who I've always thought was great). No real complaints here.

Great set designs and costumes, very well written and nicely directed. Chazz Palminteri is the highlight as Cheech, really good performance. Never a dull moment, just pure entertainment. Another home run for Allen.

Overall Enjoyment: 35/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 20/20, Acting/Writing: 20/20 My favorite Woody Allen film.

Pretty funny movie. The movie is what it is because of the story and the cast together. If either one of these two were missing the movie would have fallen apart. Chazz Palminteri carries most of the movie.

Good but not great. Chazz Palminteri is the best part and Cusack is a close second. Jim Broadbent also has some good moments. But the rest of the cast, for the most part, annoys me. I don't care how well-written Jennifer Tilly's dialog is, she's unwatchable. I enjoy the themes of art and morality (common Allen territory), and I like how the events play out, but overall not as entertaining as it could have been. Mid-tier Allen.

This is one of the best films by Woody Allen. The script is really funny and there is a nice ensemble cast. There are numerous laugh out loud moments. I highly recommend this comedy.