Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
04-26-09, 11:17 PM
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Re: Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
can't wait for this one... I have no idea what it's about... but ERW?? I am so there!!!
I should move The Wrestler to the top of my queue...have yet to see it.
I should move The Wrestler to the top of my queue...have yet to see it.
05-07-09, 08:52 AM
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05-08-09, 12:06 PM
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05-08-09, 05:07 PM
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Looks like an episode of Curbed Your Enthusiasm. Which isn't a bad thing, but nothing makes it seem like he's playing a character other than his HBO persona.
05-08-09, 05:23 PM
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His performance is more like an impersonation of Allen than his Curb David role.
Not really a fan of Allen movies and I don't really like David in this; thought it might have been better.
Not really a fan of Allen movies and I don't really like David in this; thought it might have been better.
05-08-09, 07:39 PM
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What's wrong? I was thinking of giving the movie a chance because I really like Larry David, but the trailer doesn't show me much to like. And his first bit is a too much of a complete impression of Woody Allen for my tastes.
05-08-09, 07:46 PM
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oh. it seemed like you didn't like David or Allen so I didn't see the point of you
mentioning anything at all.
so nevermind.
mentioning anything at all.
so nevermind.
05-09-09, 01:11 AM
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Re: Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
I see every Woody Allen movie in the theatre. Not every film he makes is great, but his great ones far outnumber those. I feel very lucky to be living in his lifetime. He will go down as one of the most important artists of the turn of the century.
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05-23-09, 12:59 AM
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Re: Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
Oh man. I will see this opening weekend for sure... but Larry David (at least from the trailer) doesn't seem like a terribly good actor. I think Woody should've played this part himself... or maybe cast someone like Dustin Hoffman.
06-22-09, 11:49 AM
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Saw this yesterday at a very crowded theater that nevertheless had showings approximately every 45 minutes. The audience response was great and the fourth-wall-breaking scenes were delightful.
06-22-09, 03:34 PM
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Re: Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
My husband & I flew over to LA to see the movie with friends, on Friday. The movie is hilarious! We will see it again once it goes national. Great one-liners too LOL
06-22-09, 05:14 PM
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You understand, of course, that 21-year-old Evan Rachel Wood actually marries the Larry David character in the film. Try casting her opposite 73-year-old Woody or 71-year-old Dustin. It's bad enough that Larry David was about 61 when he made this.
07-04-09, 02:24 PM
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Saw this last night and it really exceeded my expectations which were already pretty high given the talent. The script was really great, and the movie never had a moment that was a lull. Larry was great, no miscasting at all. All of the characters were very funny. I love how Woody, who is the consummate pessimist takes dark subjects and turns them on their heads into comedy. It's true that there really is a thin line between tragedy and comedy. I will definitely buy the DVD, and may end up seeing it in the theater again. Recommended!!!
07-04-09, 03:44 PM
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Maybe he should go back to Europe. Vicky Christina Barcelona was the best thing he's done in a decade. Yes, better than Match Point.
07-04-09, 06:21 PM
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Re: Whatever Works (Woody Allen, 2009): Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood
Really liked it - David was hilarious and classic Allen dialogue throughout. Very funny and brisk. A nice throwback to good comedic Woody. 3.5/5