Manhattan Murder Mystery | 
| Director: Woody Allen
Actors: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler, Lynn Cohen, Ron Rifkin
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 8890
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: COLD71399D
ISBN: 0767819764
UPC: 004339671399
EAN: 9780767819763
ASIN: 0767819764
Theatrical Release Date: August 18, 1993
Release Date: December 15, 1998
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Woody Allen was going through his off-screen scandal with Mia Farrow when Manhattan Murder Mystery was produced, so Diane Keaton was brought in to fill the role intended for Farrow. The reunion of Keaton and Allen only improves this already enjoyable Allen comedy, since they're so comfortable with each other's neuroses that they're delightfully convincing as a married couple who suspect their neighbor of murdering his wife. Actually, it's Keaton who obsesses about the possible foul play; Woody just wants them to mind their own business. But pretty soon they've recruited their friends (Alan Alda, Anjelica Huston) as amateur sleuths, and the movie turns into a Nancy Drew mystery for sophisticated Manhattanites. With a typical abundance of Woody Allen witticism and some memorable comic suspense, this engaging throwback to vintage Hollywood mysteries is guaranteed to please even the most noncommittal Woody Allen fans, and the Allen-Keaton chemistry is, as always, a genuine pleasure. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
The marvelous chemistry between allen and keaton as a new york couple whose neighbor may have been murdered fills this farce with laughter and magic. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 05/27/2008 Starring: Woody Allen Diane Keaton Run time: 108 minutes Rating: Pg
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 Delightful To Have Diane & Woody Together Again April 22, 2009
Shell-Zee (Long Island, NY)
Having Woody Allen & Diane Keaton together in this delightful murder mystery is akin to a newly discovered Spencer Tracy-Katherine Hepurn comedy. Well maybe not quite... But how about it's like a lost William Powell-Myrna Loy Thin Man movie?....No, I got it for sure. It's like one of those old Burns & Allen two reelers that surfaced in someones foot-locker, stashed away in an attic. Anyway viewing this very funny installment into the cannon of work by Woody and Diane convinces me that they're a wonderful pair and deserve to be mentioned alongside the other great boy/girl comedy teams......Oh did I mention Mea West and W. C. Fields?...Or how about Red Skelton & Lucile Ball?...Or perhaps a fabulous old Jimmy Stewart-Margaret Sullivan romatic comedy?... Hey, as a fan, all I ask is GIVE US MORE! Well, how 'bout it Diane & Woody? We'd all love to see you both back up there on the silver screen together.
No Surprises March 10, 2009
Robert Buchanan (Wisconsin)
I haven't watched this since I first saw it in a theater in downtown Philadelphia sixteen years ago; I didn't remember that it was so deliberately paced, or that the plot was so cleverly conceived. Allen's collaborations with Marshall Brickman have resulted in some of his best films; it's unfortunate that they haven't written more scripts together. As this is an older (1998) DVD edition, one side of the disc contains the film in its original 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio, while the other side features the 1.33:1 ratio. The former is very nice to watch, as the few static shots in the film sport surprisingly coordinate composition, and most other scenes were shot via steadicam, which imparts an entirely naturalistic feel to the proceedings. The audiovisual quality of this disc is quite good - unlike the "Husbands and Wives" DVD, this appears to have been transferred from a decent print.
There aren't many more or less features on this DVD than those of most other Allen films. The dubbed French dialogue track is well-executed (even though the actor who voices Allen's dialogue sounds a bit incongruous), as are the English and French subtitles. As usual, scene selections are comprised of titled thumbnail images. Like the "Husbands and Wives" disc, trailers for both films are included.
Mystery, NY, Jazz March 2, 2009
K. Daftari (Southern California)
A loyal fan of Allen and Keaton (especially together). The setting is NY of course and the neuroses is on uber drive while the twisted mystery unravels before you. Alda and Huston were fantastic in their own rights. This comedy is one of my favorites by Allen and loved the soundtrack. This is one of my dvds that I continually watch.
 TOP FIVE OF MY FAVORITE ALLEN MOVIES February 11, 2009
JANE AUSTEN
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
great movie if you love woody allen movies, this one is in the top five for me, along with "HANNA AND HER SISTERS, ANNIE HALL,MIRANDA MIRANDA, . ALAN ALDA is great in this movie. buy this movie you wont be dissappointed.
Woody Allen September 21, 2008
Christie I. Brockett (Antioch, CA USA)
This is one of the greatest Woody Allen movies!! I love it and am so happy to own it now.
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