@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
535
Votes
1h 52m
Runtime
$16.0M
Budget
$14.6M
Box Office
91%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorWoody Allen
WriterWoody Allen
CinematographyWedigo von Schultzendorff
ComposerGary Alper
EditorAlisa Lepselter
Production DesignNeil Konigsberg
Produced by
Gravier ProductionsCapitol Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Woody Allen
Val
George Hamilton
Ed
Téa Leoni
Ellie
Debra Messing
Lori
Mark Rydell
Al
Treat Williams
Hal
Jodie Markell
Andrea Ford
Isaac Mizrahi
Elio Sebastian
Marian Seldes
Alexandra
Aaron Stanford
Actor
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Sharon Bates
Mark Webber
Tony Waxman
Bob Dorian
Galaxie Executive
Ivan Martin
Galaxie Executive
Gregg Edelman
Galaxie Executive
