#38 - Hannah And Her Sisters

Directed by Woody Allen
1986 Comedy/Drama
Rated R

*****

Regardless of your personal opinion of the man himself, it is hard to argue that Woody Allen is one of the great directors of the past 40 years. At age 72 and getting ready to release his fortieth film this fall (Vicky Christina Barcelona), it's amazing the rapidity which he releases his work; it may not all be great, but enough of it is. And his 1986 film Hannah And Her Sisters, while probably not my favorite film of his, is certainly in the top 3, and without a doubt the best written. Great performances from a huge ensemble cast (Oscars went to Caine and Wiest) and some really intriguing shots for what could easily have just become a stage play on film support the brilliant script. But it is that script that will be remembered, and studied for years to come.