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Jim Broadbent and John Cusack star in this comedy directed by Woody Allen. Set in New York in the 1920s, the film follows intellectual playwright David Shayne (Cusack) as he struggles to find a backer for his latest project; that is, until he runs into mobster Nicky Valenti (Joe Viterelli), who sees Shayne's play as the ideal vehicle for his dizzy, shrill-voiced mistress Olive (Jennifer Tilly). As the rehearsals begin, Shayne is further hampered by precious actresses and hammy actors choking on their lines. Events take a more dangerous turn when Olive's hired protector Cheech (Chazz Palminteri) starts contributing his own lines to the play, and takes violent exception to their poor onstage delivery.
P**T
I think it's his best movie.....
If you've ever worked in or around the Movie / TV / Music Business you will so appreciate this hysterical movie - I mean you see so much of this crazy behaviour everyday - truly wonderful - watched it loads of times - great to watch to cheer myself up as well !It's been a bit overlooked which is a real pity because it is genuinely so very good - A Very good, complete story and good acting from the entire cast - The casting is so perfect - I can prove what I am saying is true because it got 7 Oscar nominations - Diane Wiest actually winning hers. It's much more difficult to rent now - Blockbuster don't have it but Love Film do.The Blu Ray disc is not really as good a quality as they could have made it but it is definitely better than the regular standard dvd.Do try and watch it a few times because Woody Allen has really packed this movie with an awful lot of great stuff and it's easy to miss.
C**S
A very funny film
The DVD came in a few days and worked well on our system. The only slight drawback was that the language on the box was mainly Korean, the film however was in English with Korean subtitles, which could be turned off,so no problem there.A good buy.
P**D
Brilliant
Loved this film. Perfectly constructed story-line of a young writer trying to get his play performed on Broadway and a hood re-writes most of it for him. Perfect touches of humour 'Don't speak, don't speak.' Perfect casting and acting. Woody Allen at his best. (Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa)
D**N
Not a genuine Blu-Ray
It is well below par for a Blu-Ray in fact I think it was a normal copy transferred to a Blu-Ray disc. The blacks were terrible, I mighty as well purchased a normal DVD
J**E
Watch, love it, but 'Don't speak!' about it!
Quite simply one of the best Woody Allen films. John Cusack does a marvellous job of playing the usual Woody-type lead character, and the wonderful script, co-written with actor/director Doug McGrath, has an almost constant stream of memorable lines. Hard though it would be to pick out one name from the cast of top-flight actors, Dianne Wiest's stupendous, Oscar-winning performance, does in fact steal the film.
C**A
Another Home Run from Woody Allen
This film reflects the genius of Woody Allen. It is hysterically funny with outstanding performances by a stellar cast. A beautifully filmed period piece and an Oscar Winning performance of Dianne Weist. It is a landmark film of a tempestuous time which shows people's true characteristics.
M**B
Three Stars
Be aware that this is a GERMAN only DVD - There is no English soundtrack and only German subtitles
M**S
A minor movie by Woody Allen is a contradiction in terms.
This is probably my favourite film by Woody Allen. Even more than usual the casting is perfect down to the tiniest character. Plus it is hilarious. Buy it, borrow it, whatever the means, watch it. Now. And last but not least, Mia Farrow doesn't play in it.
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