Review of Manhattan (1979) by James Berardinelli for ReelViews — 11 Jan 1991
If Manhattan was only a romantic comedy, it would be a very good one, but the fact that the movie has so much more ambition than the "average" entry into the genre makes it an extraordinary example of the fusion of entertainment and art.
This is Allen in peak form, deftly mastering and combining the diverse threads of romance, drama, and comedy - and all against a black-and-white backdrop that makes us wonder why color is such a coveted characteristic in modern motion pictures.
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This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by James Berardinelli and published by ReelViews on 11 January 1991.
Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.
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