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Everyone Says I Love You [1997]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

Writer-director Woody Allen has produced yet another challenging and funny film with Everyone Says I Love You, this time taking on the musical genre and bending it to his own unique vision. The result is one of his most charming films in recent years, as Allen assembles a typically sterling ensemble cast to evoke the romanticism of years past. This time, the large cast (including Alan Alda, Drew Barrymore, Goldie Hawn, Edward Norton and Tim Roth) not only turn in funny and touching performances, but they sing the classic songs of the 1930s and 1940s themselves, and sing them very well. The plot centres on an extended family in New York and their various romantic entanglements, including Allen's pursuit of Julia Roberts through the streets of Paris and the canals of Venice. The musical numbers are the film's high points, displaying wonderful choreography ranging from a room full of dancing Groucho Marxes to a dancing couple in flight at the banks of the Seine. Everyone Says I Love You is a witty and entertaining fantasy, and truly romantic escapism.--Robert Lane, Amazon.com


Not everyone says I love this film in our house, but I do!
Review date: 2008-10-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

I added this film to my love film list after realising I hadn't actually seen that many Woody Allen films. Since I have a pretty extensive film collection and am a complete movie addict, I thought that was an error that needed rectifying :)

As a modern musical I was fully prepared that I might not like this film, but I absolutely adored it. It's a wonderful concoction of love, romance, quirkiness, whimsy and theatrical numbers.

The film stars Goldie Hawn, Alan Alda, Ed Norton, Drew Barrymore, Natasha Lyonne, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Tim Roth & Woody Allen. It follows the path of one family (a quite rich liberal New York family) over the course of a year. The loves, the losses, the crushes, and the mistakes they make along the way. It's got some fabulous comedy moments like Ed Norton's song and dance number and Tim Roth as an ex-con who comes to dinner at the manse.

The settings are superb. Woody Allen has expressed his love of New York by setting so many of his films there, but in this film he showcases the best of New York. In all the cut-aways throughout the film you see the most recognisable parts of New York at their best, full of vibrant colours that emulate the over the top nature of a true musical. Venice and Paris are shot in an equally exquisite way that just make you want to be there.

I would thouroughly recommend watching this film, if not for the beautifully written script, then for the wonderful acting, or perhaps even Ed Norton's & Woody Allen's slightly ropey singing. I will however point out that while I loved it, my boyfriend only made it halfway through. As much as I hate to admit it, this probably comes closer to the chick flick/romantic comedy category than I would like it to. Anyway, if you give this a go - I really hope you enjoy it.

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Loved it
Review date: 2008-08-30 Rating: 8 out of 10

As much as I loathed Moulin Rouge, I loved this. Where the former is over-stated, extravagent and cold, this is warm, intimate and doesn't take itself that seriously.
I have a problem generally with actors who don't/can't sing performing in musical films, but here for the most part they are actually very good (esp Goldie Hawn), but really its the low-key, naturalness that wins you over, and the story is really very good. Not "funny" but very, very enjoyable.

Sheer entertainment
Review date: 2007-10-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

I was pleasantly surprised by a film that can be compared to a perfect dessert, tasting good, yet not heavy. Only Woody Allen could take threads from the films of the 20th century going back to the 1930s and weave a musical cloth suitable for today. The plot can be best described as pleasantly gossipy (since the main narrator is a young woman), but that is only one ingredient in the mixture that includes colour, song and dance, a bit of magic (watch the sequence on the river bank in Paris) and even a bit of Bollywood (a section of a song sung in Hindi by a Sikh taxi driver).
Highly recommended for a pleasant, relaxing evening.

WHAT FUN!
Review date: 2005-05-14 Rating: 8 out of 10

This film had all the characteristics of the classic Woody Allen film - beautiful apartments, the Ritz in Paris, the canals of Venice and then the wonderful music.
If you're not expecting it, it's a bit surprising to hear people break into song every now and then, but it's fun and the choreography is brilliant!

A celebrity cast, Woody Allen dialogue, lovely music and beautiful backdrops - what can go wrong?
It's very light on plot, but this is made up for by scenes like the finale, with Woody and Goldie dancing and she flying, and it's just such fun.

Very relaxing, not thought provoking, good for an easy night in....

Ok ,too musical. 21st january 2004
Review date: 2004-01-21 Rating: 4 out of 10

It's okay, but better if you like musical films. It was on tele not so long ago, and i taped it thinking it would of been better. I don't like all musical films, but this one looked quite good. I was a little bit disapointed in it, but it wasn't boring. Hire this film first, it is not good for not musical film fans.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Edward Norton
Julia Roberts
Goldie Hawn
Drew Barrymore
Woody Allen

Creators:
Woody Allen (Primary Contributor)
Woody Allen (Writer)
Goldie Hawn (Primary Contributor)
Charles H. Joffe (Producer)
Helen Robin (Producer)
J.E. Beaucaire (Producer)
Jack Rollins (Producer)
Jean Doumanian (Producer)
Letty Aronson (Producer)

Director(s):

Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 5017188884303
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-06-15
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 117 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1997-01-03
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)

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