Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
If you only think of Woody Allen movies as comedies, rent Crimes and Misdemeanors. This is a total drama, and a fantastic one at that! While it has similar themes of other Woody Allen movies, like infidelity, tons of characters, and religious discussions, this movie is an entirely different ball of wax. Woody was nominated for Best Director and Original Screenplay at the 1990 Oscars, rewarded for this bold change of pace in his films.
Martin Landau is married to Claire Bloom, but he’s having an affair with Anjelica Huston. Anjelica isn’t satisfied with the current situation, and she threatens to expose the affair to Claire unless Martin gets a divorce and marries her. Martin’s mafia brother Jerry Orbach has some ideas about how to silence his mistress. Meanwhile, Woody Allen, an unhappily married documentary filmmaker, falls in love with his real-life honey Mia Farrow. I don’t want to give away too much more of the plot, but rest assured, it’s very intriguing.
Crimes and Misdemeanors is thoughtful, sad, hopeful, and philosophical. Martin Landau, who was nominated for an Oscar in this role, gives a fantastic performance, as does the rest of the cast. Be on the lookout for some familiar faces, including Sam Waterston, Alan Alda, Joanna Gleason, Gregg Edelman, and Daryl Hannah. Whether you’re watching it for the acting or the story, you’re in for a real treat.
More Mia Farrow movies here!
Martin Landau is married to Claire Bloom, but he’s having an affair with Anjelica Huston. Anjelica isn’t satisfied with the current situation, and she threatens to expose the affair to Claire unless Martin gets a divorce and marries her. Martin’s mafia brother Jerry Orbach has some ideas about how to silence his mistress. Meanwhile, Woody Allen, an unhappily married documentary filmmaker, falls in love with his real-life honey Mia Farrow. I don’t want to give away too much more of the plot, but rest assured, it’s very intriguing.
Crimes and Misdemeanors is thoughtful, sad, hopeful, and philosophical. Martin Landau, who was nominated for an Oscar in this role, gives a fantastic performance, as does the rest of the cast. Be on the lookout for some familiar faces, including Sam Waterston, Alan Alda, Joanna Gleason, Gregg Edelman, and Daryl Hannah. Whether you’re watching it for the acting or the story, you’re in for a real treat.
More Mia Farrow movies here!