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Manhattan

1979
Romance, Comedy
1h 36m
A divorced New Yorker currently dating a high-schooler brings himself to look for love in the mistress of his best friend instead (imdb)
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Manhattan

1979
Romance, Comedy
1h 36m
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Rated 19 Sep 2007
9
98th
A gorgeous love letter to New York City; evocative, funny, charming, and timeless. The opening montage of Manhattan locales set to Gershwin music is quite possibly the finest first four minutes in the history of the medium (although it helps that I love NYC as much as Allen does). Sorry to shake the boat, but I prefer it to Annie Hall.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
99
95th
Wonderful script, easily one of the best ones in film. Great Romantic Comedy from Allen and one of his best.
Rated 05 Jun 2012
92
95th
I rewatched it last night after a long time, from the period where Woody Allen films were nothing more than something very pleasant for me, and was blown away. It's so windy and light that you immerse yourself completely in it, the compositions, the relationships you don't have. It's all fun and games. Somewhere, just before the ending, you realize you're on an emotional roller-coaster. And you don't believe it cause it's all so easy, but you leave happy, nauseous and shaking. Or is it just me?
Rated 24 Jan 2007
74
50th
The cinematography is magnificent, Allen and Keaton are both great, there's a lot of funny lines, and the insights about relationships and maturity and everything are meaningful. But man, the whole Mariel Hemingway thing is just creepy. Are we supposed to approve of his desire to be with an adolescent? Or are we supposed to feel a little bit sorry for him? I guess a case could be made for the latter, but I don't think so. Good movie, but kind of unsettling in ways that it shouldn't be.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
5
91st
A beautifully shot and highly evocative film. The relationship between Allen and Hemingway is a bit odd, to be sure, but everything else is uniformly excellent. The Allen/Keaton combination shines again as well, providing the movie's key relationship and acting as the basis for all the major character developments. Funny, insightful, touching - all the qualities one expects from a great Woody Allen movie.
Rated 15 Feb 2008
80
75th
Manhattan is a funny romantic comedy with great direction from Woody Allen. The script is easily the greatest part. The chemistry between Woody and Hemingway was definitely a weird one, but between Streep and Keaton, it was really good.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
87
89th
I knew that I would love the cinematography and the score going in, so those were givens. I'm also a sucker for movies set in New York in the mid to late '70s (funny, 'cause I hate NYC), as well, so it definitely had that going for it, too. But the best part of the movie was definitely Allen's snappy, funny dialogue. And I also enjoyed the message of the film and the fact that all of the neurotics' suffering was clearly their own doing. Oh! And great opening, too. Can't forget that. Wonderful.
Rated 04 Nov 2008
9
90th
Manhattan is a great film, much reminiscent of classic Chaplin films, or even Fellini's. It's filled with funny moments and interesting, full-blown characters you come to care about. The B&W photography, the New York setting (my favorite city) and the vigorous relationship between Keaton and Allen are some of the reasons why I loved this film.
Rated 12 Jun 2009
95
97th
This portrait of existential and intellectual conflict is a fun exercise in cinematic technique. Besides the great story and characters, brings good dose of cynicism, pessimism, nihilism. I love Woody Allen.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
100
95th
Hilarious, touching movie set to a lot of great Gershwin music. Boy am I glad this guy has made a movie a year for his entire career
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
98th
Woody Allen's most romantic film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
78th
Solid writing, the black and white photography is well done, too. I like it, but I prefer the more energetic and frenetic Annie Hall
Rated 21 Jan 2008
8
82nd
Everyone should praise United Artists for forcing Woody to release this film (his least favorite movie that he directed). Wonderful movie but in hindsight it is creepy as hell but I still love it and you should too.
Rated 10 Apr 2008
90
90th
Excellent. It looks great, I particularly liked the scene in the planetarium. The writing is as clever and witty as I've come to expect from Allen. However the fact that no-one in the film really has a problem with 42 year old Isaac dating a 17 year old seems like creepy wish fulfilment.
Rated 22 Apr 2008
6
99th
This feels like the least caricaturized version of the Woody Allen character. A hilarious self-criticism that often has him backed in a corner defending himself. It may not be his outright funniest picture, but it is sensual and romantic, his most personal and sincere achievement. The cinematography is gorgeous.
Rated 17 Feb 2009
85
86th
Great, funny romantic comedy. The cinematography and music are excellent, and overall it makes a very enjoyable film. Just a shame about the subplot with Woody grooming that young girl, though.
Rated 04 Sep 2009
93
99th
This movie is completely, utterly, brilliant. I fail to even find the right words for it, it grabbed my heart and did not let go. It left me feeling the same seperation that Allen undoubtedly felt in the end.
Rated 20 Jan 2010
9
92nd
Woody Allen is one hell of a screenwriter.
Rated 18 Oct 2010
90
97th
"Manhattan" is Woody Allen's zenith and career high point in my opinion. Essentially the perfect romantic-comedy; no cheap jokes, silly gimmicks, or plastic characters. Just great writing, a beautiful score and sensational photography. For me it edges "Annie Hall" as Woody's greatest moment.
Rated 06 Jan 2011
85
90th
One of Allen's most mature films. While not as funny as Annie Hall, the story is well-constructed and the black & white photography is gorgeous. I also prefer Keaton's character in this as it's a much better fit to Allen's. It also has one of my favorite ending lines in movie history.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
98
98th
One of the most beautifully classic introductions to any movie. The rest is obviously awesome too.
Rated 30 Jan 2014
80
87th
C'mon dont be so mature!
Rated 20 Jun 2015
90
93rd
I evaluate this movie as a "personal masterpiece of confession" like of Tarkovsky's "Zerkalo" or Fellini's "8,5" and as sincere and artistic as them. First of all this is both and elegy and praise about the metropolitan individual life and its petty depressions and enchantments, that's why Allen's philosophizing has a similar nature: it is both a grand-narrative and cheesy comedy, that's why it has undertones of "nouvelle vague" and dandy culture so strong, a unique masterpiece.
Rated 26 Nov 2006
85
70th
I don't know if I agree that it's Allen's best, but it's up there. The writing is sharp and blink-and-you'll-miss-it witty. I have no complaints about the direction, in fact, I loved the meandering camera's point of view. Also, great ending.
Rated 06 Jul 2007
10
14th
Recently re-watched this and hated it more than ever. Another trip down Woody's self-indulgent lane with not a single likable character in sight. Tripe gussied up with New York photography and Gershwin.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
73rd
This was my first Allen. It's great, but pales just a tad when compared to the not dissimilar Annie Hall.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
95th
One of Allen's best, most defining films. If you watch this, Annie Hall, and Play it Again Sam, and are left cold, then Woody Allen is not for you - and I strongly doubt cinema in general is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
95th
This is Woody's sweetly romantic love letter to New York City - set amongst a group of bored pseudo intellectuals who have too much money & time on their hands. The great irony is that they put too much importance on trivial things & they wouldn't know happiness if it was staring them in the face. Meryl Streep is particularly good as Woody's coldly gorgeous ex-wife.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Vintage Allen - infidelity, NY and intellectualism. One to watch every few years. Terrific opening sequence.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
59
31st
gay
Rated 02 Mar 2008
10
98th
"Why do you think this is funny? You're going by audience reaction? This is an audience that's raised on television, their standards have been systematically lowered over the years."
Rated 02 Apr 2008
90
93rd
While not his funniest or most personal (Annie Hall and Deconstructing Harry, respectivly) this is undoubtably Allen's most beautiful.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
80
73rd
Very funny. How can Woody Allen be such a dick and so likeable at the same time?
Rated 29 Aug 2008
10
99th
Its not as funny as Annie Hall and its not as insightful as Crimes and Misdemeanors, but it has the qualities of both and it comes together beautifully. Why I still like Manhattan more than those I can't really explain.
Rated 12 Dec 2008
72
65th
I think I actually prefer this one to Annie Hall, though I can't really say why. I love the writing, the black and white cinematography works really well, and the whole story really connected me with the characters. Woody Allen performs wonderfully if you ask me.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
96
91st
Another of my favorites.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
88
80th
Creepy but great dialog
Rated 06 Mar 2009
95
93rd
Manhattan functioned like a mirror of reality.Relationchips aren't simple, they have so many ups & downs, so many things that are far away from logic or rationality. Allen kept all those colorful facets of life and love in a beautiful, romantic & funny Movie.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
87
77th
One of Allen's best.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
85
80th
The relationship between Isaac and Tracy completely makes up for the sometimes annoying, though well acted, parts with Diane Keaton.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
82
62nd
One of the prettiest movies I've ever seen. I mean god damn.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
93
91st
One of Allen's best. It looks a little creepy in retrospect, but it is still tender and sweet and gives us one of his best portraits of the great city.
Rated 10 Dec 2010
80
88th
One of Allen's greatest achievements, this beautifully photographed film never derails (as it happens with "Annie Hall" for example). His humour is at its best and his performance eschews his neurotic themes. The women of the cast are wonderful and Gershwin's compositions are just amazing, perfectly matched with a black and white NY.
Rated 19 Feb 2012
93
99th
The best looking comedy I've seen, with some of the funniest pure dialogue. EDIT: Someone recently asked me to name 5 "must watch" movies for them, and this was the only one I could think of. That's saying something right?
Rated 03 Apr 2012
81
77th
The screenplay just pops as Woody turns out some of his best work. Less erratic and more centered on somewhat normal people, Manhattan is an absolute classic.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
95
91st
Manhattan is Woody Allen's most thoroughly wonderful and cinematic picture. The black and white is beautiful and though its not exactly his funniest, in my opinion, it is his finest.
Rated 09 Aug 2012
100
96th
A brilliant, funny, and poignant film that also features Allen's love for the city of New York. Beautifully shot and featuring great performances from its talented cast, this just might be Allen's best film, or at least right up there.
Rated 17 Aug 2012
90
92nd
I thought it was gonna be great and it was. A lot of the time, modern black and white feels like a mistake. This, on the other hand, wouldn't have worked in color. Some really hilarious bits too.
Rated 01 Oct 2012
42
39th
woody allen deserves all that's coming to him
Rated 25 Dec 2012
80
80th
Amazing Cinematography
Rated 17 Mar 2013
65
52nd
Great cinematography and some funny Lines, but i found it vaguely annoying a lot of the time,
Rated 28 Mar 2014
19
20th
The photography looks like shit, btw.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
4
91st
Quite lovely, despite nudging twee a few times. Moral of the story, I honestly don't know. "... a metaphor for the decay of contemporary culture..." "...you're too easy on yourself...you rationalise everything..."
Rated 29 Mar 2015
95
97th
This is Allen's finest tribute to New York. It's witty, well-paced and always feels realistic, treating its central relationship issues with a refreshing lightness which is beautifully complemented by the romantic Gershwin numbers throughout. The ending is sublime and features one of the best final lines of any film. The cast impress, especially Allen and Hemingway (she does a great job offering the film's only sympathetic character), and the black and white photography is exquisite.
Rated 23 Aug 2015
75
46th
Stylistically this movie is brilliant with its nostalgically charming romantic set pieces. It even has some genuinely laugh out loud moments. However plotwise it is impossible not to compare this film to Annie Hall and when doing so it most undoubtedly pales in said comparison.
Rated 23 Jul 2016
36
29th
Off-key everytime, all the time. Allen can't act, the cinematography is amateurish at best... as is the sound... among many other things wrong in this film, such as once again the continuous, ultimately self-serving and self-indulgent meta-narrative being far from anything noteworthy...
Rated 15 May 2019
62
43rd
Manhattan lacks the flair and freshness of Annie Hall. Being in a general sense a similar movie sometimes it feels like a distant relative but mostly only as a wimpy cousin that is on your nerves all the time because of neverending complaints. Does it capture the essence of Manhattan? Cant' say. What it does clearly capture though is a limp train of thought that even a superb cast (with the exception of Allen himself) could not steer to anything tangible.
Rated 04 Jul 2020
92
98th
Possibly the most romantic film of all time - a black and white New York landscape set to the tune of 'Rhapsody in Blue' - that still manages to be true to the difficulties and pain of intimate relationships (and with the trademark Allen humour). To me this is the most Allen of Woody Allen films. Hemingway is perfectly cast in her role, a young counterpoint to Keaton and Streep.
Rated 10 Feb 2007
100
96th
I would say that this is Allen's second best film. I remember I didn't like it the first time I saw it, but I can't remember why. After seeing the flick a few more times, Dianne Keaton's performance stands out for me as... this is hard to say definitively... but perhaps the best performance in an Allen film... ever?
Rated 19 Mar 2007
85
73rd
Obviously nowhere near as good as Annie Hall, it's still a great movie that would be enjoyed by any fan of Woody Allen.
Rated 26 Jun 2007
90
79th
One of the best opening monologues ever.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
90
92nd
Classic Woody Allen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
71st
Woody Allen's best, no matter what anyone else says.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
My favorite Woody Allen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
97th
The brilliant cinematography of Manhattan makes it feel as though it is a story about a city in which there happen to be some people with relationship problems, instead of the other way around.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
28th
Never measured up for me. Really, one of my least favorite Woody Allen movies. To each their own.
Rated 27 Aug 2007
82
90th
For the ninety-plus minutes that you see it through the eyes of Woody Allen, you will believe it is the greatest city on Earth.
Rated 19 Sep 2007
5
96th
It's always been a toss-up between this and Annie Hall for my favorite (talkie) comedy of all time. While Annie Hall captures the lions share of belly laughs, Manhattan feels more artful and timeless (mostly because of the decision to film it in black and white). Slight edge to Annie Hall, but it's a tough call.
Rated 01 Mar 2008
94
90th
# 114
Rated 04 Apr 2008
91
85th
Love the black and white, love the Gershwin music; the dialogue and plot is a little bit weaker than Annie Hall though. Still, both films together represent Allen at his apex.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
80
44th
No one other than Woody Allen could make this work.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
63
57th
A slight improvement on Annie Hall. Beautyful cinematography and nice performances all around. Solid stuff.
Rated 06 Aug 2008
80
51st
Wonderful to look at, hard to stomach.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
90
91st
I like when things are hilarious, but don't have to be so obvious about it. The "Van Gock" bit was great. So much dialogue, but all of it was relevant. Great cast. I liked the gritty feel that black and white gave it. Overall, I was very impressed.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
90
90th
Maybe Allen's best movie (in the 70's!)
Rated 01 Oct 2008
75
54th
Prelude to catching VCR. Woody Allen yakked quite a bit in the film, but it was enjoyable on the whole.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
94
88th
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Rated 12 Jan 2009
75
20th
All the elements of Allen's style are in perfect balance. There's the jazz, the neurotic, unsympathetic lead; the choice between stable and highly-strung women, the self-mocking humor, the railing against intellectual snobbery, the deep unease with popular culture. Allen and Keaton are great again. Too many sour story elements left a bad taste in my mouth for me to compare Manhattan to Annie Hall, Allen's best work.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
85
98th
been awhile
Rated 05 Mar 2009
100
91st
Enhanced with a lovely score of old favorites and graced with equally loving shots of New York City.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
60
54th
I should probably watch this again.
Rated 23 May 2009
92
93rd
A beautiful love letter to Manhattan, Allen's film mixes musical interlude (Gershwin is a definite plus) with the slightly absurd story of Isaac Davis. His relationship with a 17 year old creates instant distance from the character, but with deft comic timing and more than a hint of compassion, Allen helps us empathize with this broken man. The final sequence somehow evokes both his heroes--Bergman and Fellini--in a wondrous end to what might be Allen's best film.
Rated 26 May 2009
65
14th
great ending
Rated 05 Jun 2009
89
96th
So good.
Rated 30 Jun 2009
75
72nd
Overall Enjoyment: 25/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 20/20, Acting/Writing: 15/20
Rated 08 Jul 2009
65
53rd
WOODY ALLEN IS A DISGUSTING POS, YOU GUYS.
Rated 18 Jul 2009
60
18th
it's sloooow as hell
Rated 20 Jul 2009
62
43rd
Just couldn't connect with this one like I did with Annie Hall, which I believe is not only more humorous, but more insightful. The opening montage is pretty great; the relationship with the 17-year-old is a bit off-putting.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
85
83rd
Solid Woody Allen, if you like that sort of thing. I do, hence the high score.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
80
81st
Great cinematography plus solid writing, though not as engaging as Annie Hall.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
83
86th
probably the movie where woody allen started as we knew him.
Rated 22 Sep 2009
90
61st
A very good character study.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
85
94th
Great Woody Allen romantic comedy.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
66
54th
I think I actually prefer this one to Annie Hall, though I can't really say why. I love the writing, the black and white cinematography works really well, and the whole story really connected me with the characters. Woody Allen performs wonderfully if you ask me.
Rated 13 Jan 2010
94
88th
114
Rated 30 Jan 2010
99
98th
The most technically perfect film about an emotionally stunted, physically unimpressive, sexually depraved near-middle aged man on the prowl. Contains the GREATEST OPENING SEQUENCE OF ALL TIME. While it seems highly introspective and self-critical, his personality in non-talk show interviews really doesn't support that. If anything, it's critical of the Woody Allen character, rather than the man. All films are bullshit though, and Woody's brand at least smells more honest than anyone else's.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
100
98th
I saw this again. I forgot how great it looks. (three times)
Rated 07 Mar 2010
90
96th
Not quite as funny as Annie Hall, but a superior film overall. The soundtrack, cinematography, pacing and acting are all of an incredibly high standard. A truly great movie.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
85
92nd
"One more remark about Bergman, and I'd have knocked her other contact lens out." - Woody, you said it!
Rated 09 Apr 2010
90
97th
I adore this and it's currently fuelling my current Woody Allen love.

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