as long as you are happy

Kacie 2022-03-22 09:02:11

Woody Allen's films, since watching his "Match Point" and "Scoop" have a lot of interest in this strange little old man. Maybe when a director develops a certain style, his name becomes a guarantee of quality like a brand.

In my impression, Woody's films are full of suspense, with tight plot arrangements. In terms of content, this film seems to be a lot more bland, there is no murder, no suspects, and some are just a contradiction between the life of an old man and the people around him. show.

However, this story still permeates a lot of Woody's style. For example, the protagonist Boris talks silently, speaks very fast, and his humorous way of speaking is similar to the old magician played by Woody himself in "Scoop". The occasional reference to "luck" in determining fate is a constant theme in Woody Allen's films.

In addition, does Woody hate religion very much? He made an exaggerated irony about faith in the film: Originally, the three Melody family were Christians, but in the end, they all abandoned teachings and prayers and lived the life they wanted.

Whether it's a cynical genius, a common man, a gay, a 3P, an age gap, or a talented woman, as long as you feel happy, whatever works.

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  • Monroe 2022-03-27 09:01:12

    An old angry young man gave the world a 90min. Although it seems to tell the story that Sheldon will one day become Yang Zhenning, but in the chatter, the nothingness is so in harmony whatever

  • Marcos 2022-03-23 09:02:26

    More and more disgusted with the pretentious old man in the Woody Allen movie. This movie is even worse. There is no helpless self-examination. Instead, it is trying to educate the audience. A speech to the camera, full of clichés. The most interesting thing about Woody Allen movies is his self-deprecation and self-reflection, the subtle touches of the rush, but unfortunately this movie is a calculated counterattack, the intention is too obvious, and the conceit is only preaching.

Whatever Works quotes

  • Boris Yellnikoff: [Referring to his first wife] We were both students at the University of Chicago. She had a high I.Q. and a low-cut dress.

  • Leo Brockman: You know, I have to say, even with a text book right wing mentality, your mother-in-law has beautifully shaped breasts.

    Boris Yellnikoff: You know, you-your a man of learning, of cultivation, of aesthetic sensibility, this is what you take away from all that school prayer hokum and my country right or wrong? Her bosom?

    Leo Brockman: Its not just her bosom! Her behind is also beautifully contoured.

    Boris Yellnikoff: Well, I'm sure you'll have no problem getting her to bed. She's vulnerable. She's stupid and she's been abandoned. Personally, I lose all erotic inclination when the woman's a member of the National Rifle Association.

    Leo Brockman: It's pear shaped. Degas used to distinguish between an apple shaped behind and pear shaped. And I'm a big fruit eater.