Woody Allen continues with his impressive and consistent flow of work with his latest feature starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone. Having made some of the best films of all time (Annie Hall, Midnight in Paris etc) it is easy for Allen’s now yearly films to fall into mediocrity, which is ultimately the case here, but that does not mean the film is without merit. It’s interesting to see such a different romance film that asks if love can transcend our beliefs, whilst presenting charming characters in an intriguing historical context. It’s not groundbreaking, but it is lighthearted fun.
Adam Lester. 