Sour Grapes (*** 1/2) 1997 starring Steve Weber and Greg Bierko . Written and directed by Larry David. A true find for the Larry David fan. His 1997 directorial debut. This film was produced as Seinfeld was winding down (and he was no longer involved) 3 years before he started up " Curb" . I was thumbing through a barrel of $3 videos in a drug store and Larry David's name caught my eye just as I was about to throw this one back. The story starts slow and for the first 15 minutes seems terribly mis-cast. Both leads walk through a combination of Larry's social flaws. Then the story gels and a classic series of "Larry David " situations ensue.
Whatever Works ( *** 1/2) 2009 Written and directed by Woody Allen . Larry David gets to play Woody Allen as a man in his late 50's early 60's because Woody can't play Woody at 60 anymore. Certainly not Woody's best ..but... great lines and a VERY funny climax.
Cassandra's Dream ( ***1/2) 2008 found this one for $4.00 at a Blockbuster. Was about to toss it back when I noticed written and directed by Woody Allen very subtly placed at the bottom. Woody is worth four bucks at his worst and this is far from his worst. It is very similar to Matchpoint the Hitchcock like British thriller. Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell as brothers in a tangled web. For awhile Woody was as " at home" in London as he is in Manhattan.
so much for *** 1/2 star bargains
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