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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 Ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ German
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006G2GA0A
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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SaskatoonBerry

A Lesser Effort to Be Sure

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021

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As someone who has enjoyed Woody Allen's films over the years, I was surprised by how little there was to like in this film. While the list of talented actors Allen assembled was impressive, he didn't provide them with material worthy of their talents. He reduced many of the actors, especially the women, to cliches. I don't know if Allen was trying to portray the objectification of women as part of the 'Hollywood experience' but being as good a writer as he is, surely he could have made his point without actually humiliating the some of the actresses involved. Scenes with Charlize Theron, Gretchen Mol, Bebe Neuwirth and even the great Judy Davis were hard to watch. Kenneth Branagh also fared poorly, being reduced to a Woody Allen impersonation. This made me think of John Cusack who suffered a similar fate in 1991's Shadows and Fog. It comes down to the writing. Allen has made some glorious films and I'm not one to say his best work is behind him but this was definitely not his best effort. If this film was intended to be a commentary on what celebrity has come to mean, it missed the mark. Without clarity, some subtlety and sharpness, the end result was a giant waste of a great pool of talent. I expect more from Allen.

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One of Woody's best, and most under appreciated films..

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2008

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"Celebrity" is one of Woody's best, and most under appreciated and also unjustly attacked films. The production is first rate, the characters diverse, and the acting -- from Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Melanie Griffith, Joe Mantegna -- as good as in any Allen film. It is a wonderful and highly observant film, that seems to offend many for reasons that no one seems able to really express, other than by resorting to vituperative adjectives and hand wringing.

As far as I can tell, it offends some people because it is thought to be "more of the same" late "Manhattan" period Allen ensemble work -- pity Mozart if he had been cranking out symphonies for these complainers; it is thought to be annoying because Kenneth Branagh does what is, really, a wonderful Allen impression, Woody being too old by the time was made to play the lead in the story; because the characters are more fully developed, and so perhaps more subtle and less immediately amusing, versions of the classic Allen character types that, by the time the film was made, had become well known to audiences impatient for novelty and new amusements from Allen; because, perhaps, many solid middle American types have such an instinctive and deep seated hatred for the particular New York types that populate Allen films that this film evidently pushed the buttons of those audience members to extremes that mandated vicious opining in revenge; and, perhaps, last but not least, because Allen films tend to attract either comedy lovers who are put off by misanthropic elements, or misanthropes who are put off by overly human and flawed characters that don't live up to their notions of worthiness, or which make light of misanthropic virtues.

There's a reason Woody made Stardust Memories, also one of his finest films. The raging disappointment expressed by some toward his more challenging films, and to some of his more phoned in and forgettable ones, points to the creative conflict, and conflicted audience reactions, highlighted in Stardust Memories. All that aside, "Celebrity" is a marvelous film, that surely deserves a better DVD transfer than it receives here. Hopefully, when the entire Allen catalog is given a much needed 16:9 remastering someday, "Celebrity" will re-emerge and be appreciated by new audiences.

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ceecee

Celebrity

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2012

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I had read some reviews of Celebrity which were less then flattering so purchased this not sure what to expect. However my love of Woody Allen movies overcame my concerns. I think this film is way better than I had been lead to believe. The exposing of the inherent stupidity in the fascination so many people have with "celebrities", despite the feet of clay those "celebrities" exhibit, is really well developed and maintained and the sad failure of the principal character is beautifully realised. In this part Kenneth Branagh out Woodies Woody. Maybe he isn't quite as whiny as Woody Allen himself, but he is truly a great substitute Woody. Leonardo Di Caprio gives a priceless cameo performance as a foul mouthed and violent star who emerges from displaying his rottenness to the adulation of his adoring fans. Very telling. All of the players in this film are excellent and Winona Rider astounded me with how good she was as a less than loveable girl. I like Celebrity a lot and recommend it to you.

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anonymous

not well advertised

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2021

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this movie was released in 1998 not 2021

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Sebastian Palmer

Disappearing Woody: the start of Allen's all-star ensemble cast period. Ok, but not his best.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2016

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Celebrity occupies a period in Woody Allen's filmography where he's disappearing from in front of the camera. He would still occasionally star, in films like 'Curse of the Jade Scorpion' or 'Small Time Crooks', but from here on in, ensembles of name stars eager to get a Woody under their belt, so to speak, with the clear Woody-role given to a younger man - in this case Kenneth Branagh - were destined to become the new norm.

Attractively shot in black and white, it fails, however, to attain the humour, art or emotion of other monochrome Allen movies (from Stardust Memories to Manhattan, or Broadway Danny Rose to Shadows and Fog). And despite the many heavyweight actors and actresses, and the slightly dark edge to its aimless slice-of-life-ness (another more frequent Allen trope from this point on), it feels kind of light. Woody-lite, perhaps?

It's certainly not bad, but it's certainly not Woody at his best either. As Woody has spent an ever longer proportion of his professional adult life as a great success, so his films about rich folks goofing around have also become more of a norm.

This can sometimes mean the central characters - both Branagh's and DiCaprio's in this film - aren't that attractive or easy to sympathise with. As a friend of mine said, after watching this, Branagh does quite a convincing Allen. But for all his aping of the Allenesque, he isn't Allen. And had Allen played the role, I suspect he'd have been easier to identify with and sympathise with.

But, as he's said oftentimes himself, Allen wants to continue writing boy meets/gets girl stuff, and feels he's not right for the romantic lead roles any more. (Don't older people experience life/love? Are their experiences any less valid/interesting?).

Sometimes this leaves Allen's later behind-the-camera-only movies feeling distinctly odd. Mis-cast, perhaps? I feel this especially true where the leads are essentially kids ('Anything Else' springs to mind).

If you're new to Woody, don't start here. If you know and love him, it's worth seeing. Within Allen's own oeuvre I'd say this is a two or three star film. But in the context of modern mainstream cinema it's still better than most, hence four stars.

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Mr. E. A. Dobson

GUESS I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKES BRANAGH IN THIS!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2012

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The 90's were a good decade for Woody and here's another gem. Great acting all round and i love Branagh in this! I mean let's not forget he's playing a character who is meant to be irritating and pretentious. Branagh hits the mark as well as having some really hilarious scenes. Celebrity is not a well regarded Woody Allen film and although it's not up there with his very best, it's still a very solid effort.

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filthmonkey

Very good.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2004

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Kenneth Branagh plays the character Allen so brilliantly invented through his madcap comedies in the past. Branagh inherited this role, I think, because Allen's age prevented him playing it in this film. Allen directs his protege masterfully in this exploration of the nature of celebrity and status. He brings to it comedy, romance, tragedy, politics, absurdity and great emotion, with Allen out of depth in none of these seas. Lovers of Allen's madcap comedies will be less enthralled by this film than those who admire his direction and general approach. There's plenty of irony to spare: the exploration of celebrity is itself celebrated by many famous faces contributing, whether in main or cameo roles: Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Melanie Griffith, Winona Ryder, and Charlize Theron all make an appearance.
Overall: Well worth the money. If you've never seen a Woody Allen film then hold on before you buy this; watch Bananas or Take The Money And Run for a comedy classic, something like Annie Hall for a bit of romantic comedy brilliance, and perhaps something like Crimes & Misdemeanours for a holistic Allen experience. Films like September or Interiors aren't for the novice.

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E M

I really enjoyed this film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2015

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I really enjoyed this film, having somehow missed it before now - it's actually very funny, and Kenneth Branagh is terrific. He plays the central character, a Woody Allenesque, fairly unsuccessful writer who meets a few very successful celebrities in a kind of tangential way. The one-liners come thick and fast, so you have to listen carefully.

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Z.

Great.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2020

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You cannot go wrong with Woody Allen films.

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