I rewatched the first hour of Annie Hall. I like what I've seen of Woody Allen, though this movie converts his comic persona a little too literally onto film. It's not as much a work of cinema as a personality vomit. He's constantly telling jokes, without much visual or narrative interest. It's standup meets sitcom.
Diane Keaton is charming, in Woody's irritating way, making them a good pair and her a great grab for this movie.
A lot of the comedy is pretty forced. I'm not sure it really fits as a movie. He's essentially doing standup in between mundane activity and trying to make the transitions look natural.
I really like what I've seen of his standup though.
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