oOoBarracuda I'm a huge Woody Allen fan and try to make a case for all of his films, and usually, find that quite simple to do; I've met my match with You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. The story of the dissolution of two marriages and the rediscovery one makes of their life after finding themselves divorced and single is one that should have been fine in the hands of Woody Allen. It's far from the uncharted territory for him, but few things about You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger worked. The casting was way off, despite the collective talent, no one seemed to be a match given the motivation of their character. There was very little of the philosophical probing I have come to expect from a Woody Allen film. The entire film was narrated, which again, is something not new to Woody Allen- -but this time it didn't work. I'm thankful for Woody's foray out of America because, without it, we wouldn't have Match Point. I must admit, when Woody's main character, New York, is absent I always miss it. The films of his shot in New York come off much more competently than his films shot elsewhere. Maybe it's just how much Woody loves the city of New York, or simply that I have come to expect that backdrop in a Woody Allen film, I'm not sure, but I certainly miss the city when it's not in one of his films. What I can say about a Woody Allen film that is unique to them; even when I find myself on an outing with Woody where I'm not enjoying the company, I have never wanted to turn one of his films off. I don't feel that way about any other filmmaker, as I usually commit to the idea that life is too short to spend putting time into something you don't like.I'm almost done with his filmography, but Woody Allen has never made me want to turn one of his films off.

Kirpianuscus maybe, not the best. but nice. and good opportunity to meet a soft Allen, using a spring mixture of flavors and cinnamon and honey. great cat. and a story like a large puzzle. more important than compare it with the other pieces from the filmography it is to enjoy it. only enjoy. because, without be great, it is a honest film. and this is not a small virtue. it represents the occasion to see great actors making a fine job. and, not the last, an ironic view about the contemporary sins is always an useful choice. so, a Woody Allen. special. refreshing. and seductive but not using the classic recipes.

bowmanblue I hate romantic comedies. However, despite 'You Will Meet a Tall, Dark Stranger' looking and sounding like a romantic comedy, there isn't that much romance in there. Or at least what little romance there is comes a noticeable second place to the comedy element.I haven't seen as many Woody Allen films as I probably should have, so I can't really compare how this one rates against the bulk of his others. But I can tell you that it's about a family in London and their various relationships, all of which are due to run into some major turbulence of one type or another. I can also mention that the script is pretty sharp. There is a lot of narration which I'm not sure how necessary it is. The film does tend to tell you a lot of what's going to happen before it happens. This could be considered 'lazy film-making' as it 'tells' rather than 'shows.' However, it does speed a lot of things on. The film isn't overly-long and it does seem to be pretty well-trimmed, keeping all the best bits in, instead of dragging the run-time out with a load of unnecessary scenes.The 'ensemble' cast all play their parts well. Of course you could say that one drawback from having a lot of great characters in a short film means that none of them are really 'fleshed-out' enough. But, they all turn in one excellent performance after the next.I'm not sure whether this is a 'spoiler' or just common sense, but, if you're expecting everything to turn out 'happy ever after' for absolutely everyone on screen, then you may be deluding yourself. Because there's so many characters, it would be madness to assume that everyone will be totally happy with the way things have turned out by the time the credits roll. However, there is a nice feeling of resolution to how things are left, meaning that most people should be satisfied.So, enjoy the comedy, don't expect too much romance, as the film centres on human nature rather than constantly showing us instances where couples fall in love, only to break up straight away, simply because the plot dictates that they must.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

Adarsh_Kumar_Singh Naomi Watts, Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins are extremely good actors can easily proved by this movie........, " as a matter of fact, some other movies too ", but that is not the actual point.A good Woody Allen movie gets you in the first 15 minutes. This one does not. Maybe he was Moody, rather than Woody when doing this. This one never gets you as strongly as some of his other counterparts.The underlying wit was missing, if not totally. The best wit you get here is Lucy Punch. Rolling eyes. Punch's character was enough for that willy wit otherwise lacking in this movie which we were expecting, to lay in Alfie. The overall reason for 6.One or two life's sad but underlying parts were almost exploited... left us wanting.Freida's character Dia was badly cast. Points lost there. Either her accent should have been original or made-up. Wonder how Woody missed here. She looked not at all what slumdog promised, either looks wise, neither acts wise.The mid section of the movie worked only because of a very good reason. I will share that reason at the end of this review. Some things just cropped out without a reason which never happens in an Allen film. I am talking about the Kher part....In the entire movie Roy was something to look out for. Played almost, remember, only almost, perfectly --- The end commentary said it best, it signifies nothing, and the tale must end.The reason why all of you must watch this film is because of Watts. I wish i can see her in more happy movies. 6 as I said earlier.