A Rainy Day in New York

I love any characters who are neurotic as I can get at times. That is why anytime Woody Allen releases a new film, it’s a great day. Those familiar with his previous films like Annie Hall, Midnight in Paris, or Hannah and her Sisters, will not be disappointed with his new feature – A Rainy Day in New York.

Allen switches gear from his usual choice of actors by choosing a younger crowd including Timothée Chalamet (Lady Bird), and Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers). The story follows a young couple through a rainy weekend that illuminates their disparate views on the ideals of romance. Chalamet and Gomez, along with Jude Law and Liev Schreiber explore all the woes of societal expectations, artistic arguments, and boring people.

This movie is typical Woody Allen writing and film style. With that being said, if you are looking for something different from Allen, this is definitely not that movie. But as an auteur film, this movie has Woody written all over it.