A joyful, sometimes bitter social satire of human absurdity. The touching love legend, the genius storytelling method, and the seemingly bizarre yet actually resonating metaphor remind us of the Allen at his proud prime.
Tough crime drama with a little dark comedy, it's a marvelous homage to the gangster films of old while still feeling fresh and different. The direction and beautiful cinematography give the film a wonderful look, such an entertaining and fun movie, particularly for fans of gangster films.