Vicky Cristina Barcelona

I admit going to the last few Woody Allen films merely out of loyalty, but the last screening that I genuinely enjoyed was the double bill of Manhattan and Stardust Memories at the Astor. Last night we went to see his latest film, and I'm so happy because I LOVED it.

I was totally absorbed by the story. The four main characters were beautifully drawn and of course it wouldn't be a Woody Allen film if you didn't leave pondering the human condition and the meaning/lack of meaning of life.

But what I admired most was that this was done with such lightness of touch and in an uplifting way - because I'm so over those films that make you feel like you've walked a mile in the mud with lead boots on.

I say go see it!