Anything Else
Woody Allen revisits familiar ground — neurotic love, creative frustration, and Manhattan looking its best — but a younger cast gives it a faint hint of freshness. Jason Biggs does a convincing Allen impression without it becoming parody, while Christina Ricci brings real spark to a role that could’ve been pure chaos in lesser hands.
The dialogue is, as ever, sharp and self-loathing in equal measure. Everyone sounds clever, miserable, and slightly in love — which is probably the point. There’s warmth in the cynicism, and a surprising tenderness beneath all the wisecracks.
It’s not Allen’s best, nor his worst. Anything Else ambles along agreeably enough, like a chat with an old friend who repeats himself but still makes you laugh. You’ve heard it before, but you don’t entirely mind hearing it again.
The dialogue is, as ever, sharp and self-loathing in equal measure. Everyone sounds clever, miserable, and slightly in love — which is probably the point. There’s warmth in the cynicism, and a surprising tenderness beneath all the wisecracks.
It’s not Allen’s best, nor his worst. Anything Else ambles along agreeably enough, like a chat with an old friend who repeats himself but still makes you laugh. You’ve heard it before, but you don’t entirely mind hearing it again.
Mini Review: Woody Allen revisits familiar ground — neurotic love, creative frustration, and Manhattan at its prettiest — but a younger cast gives it some freshness. Jason Biggs channels Allen without parody, while Christina Ricci lights up the chaos. Anything Else feels like chatting with an old friend who repeats himself, yet somehow still makes you laugh.
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