A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act.
After Allen's good / bad films of late, file this one under indifferent.
Woody Allen again explores the theme of crime and punishment, but this is thin stuff with just one or two nice gags and a twisty finale.
Murder most breezy in a Woody Allen comedy with bite.
A thriller in the key of Woody. The “same old, same old” but still entertaining.
Allen is using the murder plot to expound on themes he’s returned to a lot over his career; Phoenix just makes them feel more vital than usual.
Watchable enough but a little underwhelming.
Stone is terrific alongside Phoenix and it is never dull.
Falls somewhere into the nebulous void between major and minor Woody.
Existential wranglings over the morality of murder are all very well, but some new ideas wouldn’t go amiss.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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