One of the many things I've learned here at the olde IMDb is that movies with narration, movies shot in black and white, movies with flashbacks and/or non-linear timelines, movies with downbeat endings, movies made by people that the mass media "tells" us to hate, and movies where they "talk a lot" tend to receive the most negative criticism.
shareAbsolutely love the narration. The narrator died young at 48 I see. His narration and delivery was perfect. I love the matter of fact delivery. Really worked for me. My favourite recent Allen film. Rate above midnight on Paris that I also love and of course blue Yasmine
shareNever have seen the movie before, decided to tune in. As the movie begins, who hear a male narrator. Me, never watched the flick before thought narrator voice was from described video. I spent the first 20 mins of the film trying to shut off my described video option. (my one year old daughter often turns "D-V" on) so yes very annoying indeed LOL
shareAgreed. I watched this last night for the first time in many years, and found more than ever that it was really unnecessary. I think the film would be better without it, but it's still very good.
2004 - 2014
A Decade of Ramblings
I agree. It's like watching a short story. :(
Ben
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