Melinda and Melinda

  • 2004


MOVIE IS philosophical different schizophrenic desperate intellectual
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52 % Rotten
$ 20 Million
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Positive Reviews 49
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.2
The best reason to see Melinda and Melinda is Radha Mitchell, who has her grabbiest role (or two of them) since she broke through with High Art. EW
4.4
A movie about the symbiosis of the filmmaker and the audience, who are required to conspire in the creation of an imaginary world. Rogerebert
2.0
Allen has addressed the same themes with more insight and wit many times. Common Sense Media
2.5
Overall Criterions Bruce Lee set is as wonderful as youve heard, boasting definitive restorations and enough supplements for at least two semesters wo ..
1.5
This isnt Allens greatest film by any stretch of the imagination but, thankfully, its nowhere close to his worst.
1.5
The tragedy is not particularly tragic except in rote recitation of what came before, the comedy not particularly comic.
1.0
Although Ferrell does have several rather sweet moments, his sincere, dumb lug brand of humor jars with the self conscious Allen persona hes forced to ..
4.0
It has great performances, snappy one liners and a likeably tricksy structure, all wrapped up in an affirmative antidote to lifes daunting complexitie ..
3.0
Will Ferrell is a perfect Woody Allen avatar, lets hope Woody realizes it. Cinema Blend
3.5
If you dig on Woody, youre likely to get some enjoyment out of this film... JoBlo
4.0
A welcome return to form from a really talented guy whos been churning out cinematic junk for the past few years. JoBlo
2.2
Little more than a failed stunt, a would be magic trick in which the sleight of hand is all too obvious. One Guys Opinion
3.1
I no longer expect great things from a Woody Allen movie, so something like Melinda and Melinda doesnt leave me despondent. ReelViews
2.5
But both variations on Melindas story bear the unmistakable mark of Allens morose sensibilities. In the end they both feel muddy and unfocused rather .. Tv Guide
4.4
Yet Melinda and Melinda falls shy of masterpiece status because Allens work isnt quite as effortless as it once was. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Only Brooke Smith is distinctive as supporting player Cassie. Amanda Peet is a natural for Woodys style, but is saddled with one of Allens most cliche ..
4.4
Detractors may complain that Ferrell isnt a natural stand in for the now 69 year old Allen. Usa Today
2.5
The eclectic supporting cast keeps things interesting for a little while...but the novelty soon wears off, and were left with nothing more than an unu .. Reel Film Reviews
2.8
For instnace, Cy says at one point, Hes despondent, hes desperate, hes suicidal. Lariat
3.2
Perhaps more to the point, as Steve Martin used to say, Comedy isnt pretty. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Allen undercuts his premise a littlethe comedy isnt all that funny, and the drama isnt all that tragicbut his point is valid enough (life is tough; ma .. News Review
3.0
Fortunately, the uneven tone doesnt obscure Allens brilliant exploration of the issues involved. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Woody Allen(TM)s best film for Quite Some Time, an inventive, intellectual comedy with an attractive cast and an amusing script. View London
3.8
Still, this is closer to an Allen comeback than anything else hes made recently. Cs Monitor
1.5
Melinda and Melinda, like its title characters, seems to go nowhere in particular. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Overcoming the handicap of an overt, writerly device, Allen crafts a warm comedy and a painful tragedy right before our eyes. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
Melinda and Melinda is like a single date with a beautiful girl from out of town in which not much happens, but you had a good time anyway. Internet Reviews
3.5
Not a sitcom but a fleshed out comedy, one of Woodys most complex pieces ever. Internet Reviews
2.5
Allen lately has grown tired of complex characters and inventive actors to play them. He appears to be making movies because thats what hes always don .. Boston
4.5
But the whole film is dusted with the hazy, honey toned glow of Vilmos Zsigmonds cinematography a clear sign Allen isnt really concentrating on the tr .. Smh
4.0
And while that period contains his richest work, it also contains a notable misfire (the bargain basement Bergman of Interiors), a one joke premise st .. Mountain X
2.5
As a character in the movie puts it, Hes despondent, hes desperate, hes suicidal. Emanuellevy
1.5
None of the characters have their own voice. They all sound like Woody Allen. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
For all his metaphysical Big Question pretensions, Allen ultimately settles on the clich that alls well that ends well. Q Network
3.0
While the main lure for audiences Will Ferrell is basically forgettable, Allen does compose one fascinating and witty look at the human mind and its o .. Cinema Crazed
1.5
May I speak openly, Gregers) The surprising thing is that Allens ear for comedy is mostly gone, too. Slate
4.5
Sometimes the line is so fine the opposites fuse and thats called a great comedy or a great drama.
1.5
However, that doesnt mean home burglaries are a thing of the past. Observer
3.5
All the inner workings of Melinda and Melinda show that Allen has finally risen above, returned to his position as a fine filmmaker. Flim Threet
2.0
Its impossible to empathise because the circumstances are so ridiculously contrived. Bbc
2.5
As the title suggests, Melinda and Melinda features two renditions of the same person. Woody Allen would have been smart to scrap them both and start .. The Movie Boy
2.5
Melinda and Melinda might be less torturous than some of Allens recent work, and does have a sort of breezy insouciance thats reminiscent of his class .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante, a lush dialogue expressing the pleasures of likeness and difference, doesnt get performed nearly enough. Calendar Live
3.8
When Woodys writing is solid, his direction is always at its strongest and steadiest, and Melinda and Melinda is sound indeed. Hollywood
3.2
Its Mitchells movie all the way and the young actress makes the most of her opportunity. Seattle Pi
2.0
In this deplorable view of marital fidelity Woody Allen proves hes the master of tedium with a big assist from Will Farrell whose amoeba like range st .. Tony Medley
4.5
Both stories center around Allens constant obsessions: terror of mortality and the consequent dissatisfaction with life that in Allens world inevitabl .. Pajiba
3.0
Comedy wins out over tragedy thanks to Will Ferrells presence in Woody Allens schizophrenic new offering.
4.5
Moreover, Allen fails to draw a sharp enough line between his two styles. Cnn
3.8
She maintains a nugget of sorrow in silly Melindas improving disposition (shes a fine comedienne) and a modicum of humor in unhinged Melindas self des .. Spliced Wire
2.5
A sad state of affairs when what was once the most vibrant satirical force in American film is now a black hole that only a lucky few can escape. Film Freak Central
3.8
Though it sounds like a creative writing assignment, Allen manages to make the conceit feel as natural as it is interesting. E Online
1.5
Here the Allen surrogate is Will Ferrell playing a failed actor, all flailing gestures and squinty eyes. Whenever hes onscreen, the film comes alive. .. La Weekly
3.5
Heretofore, I might have said, too much Woody Allen but, to his great credit, he doesnt take a direct role here. Varia Gate
1.5
Whether in tragic or comic mode, exudes an onscreen charisma that almost makes the drabness surrounding her palatable. Almost, but not quite. Kansas City
0.0
Characters dont develop, and meaningful dialogue is non existent. Waffle Movies
2.2
Its all about the same old Woody rehashed musings over struggling artistic New Yorkers living in swell brownstone apartments. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
1.5
Allen once based his career on making mincemeat of the very people Melinda and Melinda dotes upon. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
A step in the right direction, yes. A masterpiece, no. Still, its a big step, one that at least bears comparison with much of Mr. Allens better work. Guide Live
3.8
Overcoming the handicap of an overt, writerly device, Allen crafts a warm comedy and a painful tragedy right before our eyes. Denver Post
4.5
For those who are still willing to give Woody the benefit of the doubt, Melinda offers a bit of reassurance that the writer director hasnt completely .. James Sanford on Film
3.0
Im torn half of me thinks this is worth seeing and the other half says wait to rent it or see it on cable. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
Allen is no longer the sure handed artist who made Annie Hall, Manhattan and Hannah and her Sisters. He is the guy at the park with a limp. IGN Movies
3.5
One story, two versions, each from Woody Allen, so you know youre in for it. Week In Rewind
3.0
Woody Allens parallel lives story is a nicely made diversion that puts him back on track. Net Flix
2.2
Melinda returns Woody Allen to more steady ground; yet, his film still feels like a work completed with one eye closed. Film Jerk
4.0
As an exploration of the dual nature of comedy and drama, Allen has crafted a work that compliments his career and his obsessions perfectly. Film Force Ign
3.8
Though Melinda is no masterpiece, its also an Allen film that requires almost zero special pleading. Premiere Magazine
3.5
The film feels like a summary work, as if is reevaluating his career twenty five years after exploring similar territory in Stardust Memories. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.8
...may be fractured, but (Radha) Mitchells presence keeps it from becoming schizophrenic. Suburban Chicago News
5.0
Will Ferrell always seemed more likely to work with Woody Woodpecker than Woody Allen, but the two comic forces unite as a surprisingly perfect match Arizona Daily Star
4.3
Melinda and Melinda is a treat for Woody Allen fans. For one thing, its pretty good, which has been a rarity in the 21st century for the director. Chud
2.5
Doesnt have the quilted complexity of Allens best work, but unfortunately thats nothing radically different from what weve recently seen from the este .. Now Playing Mag
3.8
Schizophrenic but mildly diverting, with a revelatory performance by Radha Mitchell in the lead(s). Imdb
4.0
Woody Allen has long flirted with that stylistic split personality. Now hes put it intriguingly on the screen. Democratand Chronicle
3.8
The dialogue sparkles, the cast is terrific, and both stories are entertaining, even if the premise is flawed. Boston Herald
3.8
Ferrell is a particular standout in the typical Woody part, combining his own awkward comic sensibility with Allens customary neuroses Lawrence
2.5
Faced with the choice between oh so slight comedy or trashy melodrama, some viewers might just prefer a different film. Movie Gazette
1.3
I couldnt buy that two supposedly sophisticated theater people could be so simpleminded about what defines comedy and tragedy. I also couldnt believe ..
2.0
Unfortunately, this is isnt enough for MELINDA AND MELINDA to be anything than merely watchable and another sad example of Allen drifting away from hi .. Drax Review Blog Spot
1.5
There is nothing original about it, but the only source it plagiarises is Allen himself, and it rips him off rather well Times Online
1.5
Allen presents the side by side stories as if to compare the comic and tragic views of experience, and it might work but for the fact that the two com .. Blogcritics.org
3.5
Engaging, well performed, cleverly constructed and both tragic and comic as befits its objectives. FilmFocus



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