Another Woman is yet another homage to Ingmar Bergman by Woody Allen, and I find it beautiful. It’s a meticulous character study, both in its non-linear, almost dreamlike structure and in its pristine visual presentation. It’s an impressive feat that showcases Allen’s versatility. However, as strong as the film is, there’s a somewhat dry quality to it that I find slightly disengaging. To me, Allen is at his best when exploring thematically complex ideas through his signature comedic lens.
For all intents and purposes, Another Woman is humorless. That’s not to say the film doesn’t work, but I do feel it might have worked slightly better with a touch of comedy. This may sound hypocritical, as I'm a big fan of Interiors. However, to me, Interiors feels more fleshed out and emotionally complex, likely because it's a more ambitious story and follows multiple characters rather than staying so tightly focused on just one. Either way, I like seeing this side of Allen, even when it exists outside his comfort zone.
Another Woman is yet another homage to Ingmar Bergman by Woody Allen, and I find it beautiful. It’s a meticulous character study, both in its non-linear, almost dreamlike structure and in its pristine visual presentation. It’s an impressive feat that showcases Allen’s versatility. However, as strong as the film is, there’s a somewhat dry quality to it that I find slightly disengaging. To me, Allen is at his best when exploring thematically complex ideas through his signature comedic lens.
For all intents and purposes, Another Woman is humorless. That’s not to say the film doesn’t work, but I do feel it might have worked slightly better with a touch of comedy. This may sound hypocritical, as I'm a big fan of Interiors. However, to me, Interiors feels more fleshed out and emotionally complex, likely because it's a more ambitious story and follows multiple characters rather than staying so tightly focused on just one. Either way, I like seeing this side of Allen, even when it exists outside his comfort zone.
