I see the makings of a great director in this film. It is very funny. I like the line from when the CIA is about to help out the revolution:
"Which side are we on this time? "The CIA isn't taking any chances. We sending men to both sides."
There is some good physical comedy and sight gags. His dream is pretty funny. Overall this is a good film, though there isn't much thematic unity. I can see Allen really mature as a director in his late 70s and 80s film, most notably "Manhattan" "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Hannah and Her Sisters." Many people don't like Allen's almost constant homages to his favorite directors, primarily Bergman. I like them. I think that most of them work. I like the homage to "The Battleship Potemkin" in this one. I was looking for a silly, witty film, and this one fit the bill.
"Which side are we on this time? "The CIA isn't taking any chances. We sending men to both sides."
There is some good physical comedy and sight gags. His dream is pretty funny. Overall this is a good film, though there isn't much thematic unity. I can see Allen really mature as a director in his late 70s and 80s film, most notably "Manhattan" "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Hannah and Her Sisters." Many people don't like Allen's almost constant homages to his favorite directors, primarily Bergman. I like them. I think that most of them work. I like the homage to "The Battleship Potemkin" in this one. I was looking for a silly, witty film, and this one fit the bill.