Take the Money and Run

woody's first real movie leaves a lot to be desired, but hints of who he is to become start to shine through here. understated absurdity is the highlight, a super dry tone that i can't wait to see evolve. read more

woody's first true effort as director and still one of his funniest films. even to this day every single joke works. you'll laugh your ass off when you watch this film. it is literally one joke followed by another followed by another until it ends. sort of like a precursor to airplane and movies in that vein and also a precursor to the mockumentary. i honestly cannot get enough of this movie... see it! see it now!!! 86/100 read more

it is a very funny, super low budget mockumentary that is quite possibly the best comedic work that woody allen has ever done. i usually am not really on the same page as most woody allen comedies because i find his character in them too unlikable and annoying. it worked here though, partially because it is a little toned down and partially because you aren't supposed to like him. it had a similar feel to a lot of flying circus sketches with a deadpan narrator saying ridiculous stuff and everyone treating that as normal. that is my type of comedy, so i was really enjoying it. read more