Radio Days
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Movie Reviews of Radio Days
Movie Review: His funniest?
Summary: 5 Stars
For my money, this is Woody's most accessible work. The opening scene to the movie is a classic that establishes for any who doubt it, that Woody Allen is indeed a comic genius. The movie itself is basically a series of vignettes set during the depression in New York and the boroughs, moving in and out of the lives of a radio-addicted boy growing up in Coney Island to a young woman trying to make it in show business, to the more glamorous lives of entertainers during that time. It's all held together by the boy, who tells his story along with anecdotes about show business personalities from the radio or local gossip. At times, it hilariously contrasts his innocently starstruck interpretation of celebrity gossip and radio shows (he talks in voiceover) as the scene before you is what was more likely the truth! It's beautiful as a period piece. I remember this film being a huge hit and don't understand the reviewers who say it was misunderstood. It's such straightforward comedy that I don't see how anyone would misunderstand it. And, most of the people I know count this as one of their favorite comedies of the 20th Century.Movie Review: A Story of Listeners and the Listened To
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a series of scenes in the lives of a Jewish family who live with the radio turned on 24/7 and of some radio personalities and how they rose to stardom. Some memorable scenes are Sally, an aspiring radio star, as she auditions for a laxative commercial (too funny!!) and her diction classes as she retrains NYC out of her voice. The family is blended together with three sisters, two husbands and one child in one house to pool finances. There's the neighborhood kids, the unmarried aunt's boyfriends thrown in as extras all with Woody Allens sardonic yet wise and warm remarks to narrate the various happenstances along the way. This movie is a departure from his usual romantic comedies and has more warmth and humanity than all of them put together. Before, TV. people DID live with the radio on alot as it brought the world in with drama, fantasy and helped one feel connected at all times. It was a simpler more optimistic time. The film is charming, uplifting and uproariously funny all at once.Movie Review: This Critic Loved It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to replace my old VCR version.I really missed this film. It's a fun Woody film with none of the Woody angst. Woody even narrates the film about a boy growing up with his extended family in the late 30's and early 40's with an warm, upbeat voice, and no wonder since warm and upbeat is the film in a nutshell. The characters are fun, and especially recognizable if you're from some particular cultural and ethic groups, or with a New York background. You learn about the family in short vignettes that are all interwoven in a fast moving film about the role of radio in everyone's lives before TV. It packs great period music (Andrews Sisters, Mills Brothers, swing, etc)with great 40's set design from New York City nightclubs to the working class Brooklyn beach front neighborhood of "Woody's" extended family. Even if you didn't live during WWII, like me, but like this era of music and history, you'll really enjoy this film and will wish it lasted longer.Movie Review: The Best Woody Allen film of them all.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Woody Allen and his crazy sense of humor. I know that some people find him (at times) a little far out, but this movie should be loved by everyone with a family and a radio. The music is the background of the WW2 generation and their children. It reminds me very much of my parents and all my relatives. It is little episodes in the life of a 8 year old boy but told in a way that all of us can relate to. I live in Florida, and a few years ago on my birthday, we were under a Hurricane watch.........a whole crew of my family of all ages gathered at my house to wait. Trying to find something to entertain everyone was a real challenge. After a bunch of false starts on other movies everyone was getting edgy until we put on Radio Days. It calmed everyone down and cheered them up, made them laugh--the movie was a hit ( and the hurricanne missed us). The casting was great. All of Woody's regulars and some other talents too. I love it.Movie Review: Nostalgia...ah, yes...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of Woody Allen (even his "clunkers"), but this is my absolute favorite Woody film. All of his films are personal, but none as personal and revealing as this...and ABSOLUTELY entertaining. Seth Green, Woody's young character, is perfect, justifying his current success. Wonderful performances from Woody's usual stock troupe (Kavner, Wiest, etc) are all in tune with the goings-on. Mia Farrow, in particular, is a hoot, especially her scenes with Danny Aiello. Woody even managed to squeeze a cameo from Diane Keaton at the end ("You Be So Nice to Come Home To"). Lovely and sweet. It's too bad the Academy eliminated the category for "Best Adapted Score", cuz this woud've won, no question. The greatest songs of the period (1940-1945) were lovingly presented, and anyone who sees this film can't help but be left with a wistful, soft and nostalgic feeling. Yes, this is my favorite Woody film.