- That's quite a lovely Jackson Pollock, isn't it?
- Yes, it is.
- What does it say to you?
- It restates the negativeness of the universe. The hideous lonely emptiness of existence. Nothingness. The predicament of Man forced to live in a barren, Godless eternity like a tiny flame flickering in an immense void with nothing but waste, horror and degradation, forming a useless bleak straitjacket in a black absurd cosmos.
- What are you doing Saturday night?
- Committing suicide.
- What about Friday night?
One of the earlier examples of Woody Allen's neurotic, insecure persona in cinema, the character who always finds it difficult to get into relationships. Based on his own broadway play of 1969, here woody plays as a recently divorced film-critic who is on the lump of his life. His best friend Christie and his wife, Linda (Keaton), tries to help him get out of this tough break. Woody is a huge fan of Casablanca. Considers Humphrey Bogart as his idol and tries to symbolize Him in all his actions.
This piece shows why Woody is one of the best in terms of describing human relationships, love. Although,Play it again,Sam is directed by Herbert Ross, Woody wrote the screenplay. From the very first scene, it had a delightful wit and charm that kept going throughout the whole film. Interactions between Keaton and Woody seemed natural and spontaneous. Credit goes to woody for writing a solid script blending with Casablanca's and coming out with an unique one. The film is somewhat coherent,light and predictable in terms of stories, but the other things like it's humorous dialogues and great acting makes up for it. All in all, a warm and fun film to start your weekend.