This film tends to receive some unnecessary hate from nerd bro manbabies who are still frustrated by this taking home Best Picture instead of _Star Wars_. Sure, that film might've had the bigger culture impact in the long term, but would we even have the mumblecore genre if it wasn't for movies like _Annie Hall_? I think the Academy actually had it at the right end this once as _Annie Hall's_ longevity and quality are undeniable. It's that rare romcom that's intelligently written, honest and avoids all of the tired clichés that are associated with this genre. I laughed a lot, mostly because Allen integrates quite a few different comedic styles in his writing here (e.g. absurdism; postmodernism; satire). Despite him having a reputation for being too inaccessible or highbrow for the masses, this movie doesn't feel up its own ass to me. In fact, his observations about relationships I find quite relatable, and he never draws conclusions that feel too obvious or safe. The acting's great, and even though Allen's filmmaking style isn't very showy, his editing and camera placement do a good job at emphasizing the details in the performances. For example, the wide tracking shots feel like the right choice as a lot of Allen's acting is found in his body language. On top of that, the postmodern approach leads to some other interesting stylistic choices. Honestly I don't think there are many issues with it; it's aged really well as a result of making the right artistic choices at every turn.

9/10