This weeks Woody Allen double features Mia Farrow in films set during the 1920's. I have not previously seen these films either.
'Zelig' is an excellent mockumentary about a guy who acts like a chameleon. It very cleverly looks at the hype that blows up when this guy gets famous. It proves that the media has always been able to cause a frenzy and without the Internet. Except for the fact that is has Woody and Mia in it, you would think this is a real documentary.
'The Purple Rose Of Cairo' is another excellent comedy which brings up some interesting issues about self. The scenes where the movie characters are talking to the cinema audience are hilarious not only in what they say but in the concept itself. What would characters say if they had a voice? What if they could stick up for themselves? I was however very disappointed by the ending and found it very sad.
Woody Allen once again proves he is an excellent comedy actor in 'Zelig'. He does not have much to do as the concept does most of the work and he just has to pose. Mia Farrow is an excellent actress and is very good at deadpan comedy. She brings a more dramatic quality to her roles while those around her do the comedy.
Another excellent double from one of the best comedians that is still working today. 'Zelig' is a nicely clever mockumentary and 'The Purple Rose Of Cairo' is an excellent romantic comedy but the ending upset me.
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