While not Woody Allen's greatest or most satisfying picture, AMNSC is entertaining and is, at times, funny and engaging. The film revolves around three different couples who come together in a cottage for a weekend in the country. Their various relationships are put to the test and there is much infidelity and changing allegiances.
Unlike previous Allen films which were more atheistic, this film raises questions about the mystical side of life, the supernatural, and the spirit world. It was a refreshing change from his previous works. The cinematography is quite lush and beautiful, capturing the vast countryside in a breath-taking manner that adds atmosphere and a serene tone to the movie.
Allen's character, Andrew, is an inventor and we get to witness many of his bizarre flying contraptions, some which actually manage to get off the ground. These scenes are highly comical.
The acting from all the players is good and there are several funny moments: it is a well-written screenplay as Allen's usually are.
I was however slightly put-off by the self-centred nature of most of the characters. This makes them not very likeable and quite shallow. This is typical of the time period though - although the film takes place in the early twentieth century, it clearly smacks of the me-generation and the early 80's in which it was made.
As stated, this is not Allen's best achievement but fans of his work will enjoy it and so will most fans of cinema.
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