= 2 stars

Starring Geena Rowlands, Ian Holm, Mia Farrow
Directed by Woody Allen

Synopsis

Graduate school administrator Marion (Gena Rowlands) is writing a book, when she starts hearing the private confessions of patients in the neighboring psychiatrist’s office. She begins contemplating her marriage to Ken (Ian Holm) and former love, Larry (Gene Hackman).

The Good

• A worthy point: intellectual pursuits can lead to a life lacking in passion.

The Bad

• Dull: the main character takes stock of her life and realizes where things probably went awry. But ultimately, her course of action, while internally logical and realistic, is nothing special.

Conclusion

Ultimately I found the movie a bit too somber for my tastes. Although Allen, again, excises himself from the film almost completely and tries to do a straight drama as with Interiors and Septemeber, this outing is missing heart and therefore entertainment. Ultimately, it’s a bit embarassing how a film condemning intellectual posturing and advocation passion comes off as rather pretentious in and of itself. Do as I say, not as I show, I suppose.

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