Alice [DVD]

If you have never seen Woody Allen's film "Alice", you really must! While I, admittedly, have not seen every creative endeavor Mia Farrow has been involved in, I have not been especially impressed with what I have seen. I have however, admired her delicate beauty, her choice in mothers, her strong sense of family and her many years of good works for the benefit of the peoples of the world. I cannot state with any conviction that she is/has been an actress (in my opinion) of any really redeeming quality. I have always thought she was like some insipid Barbie doll, but not as sassy or sexy. I do consider Woody Allen to be a comic genius. I used to wonder what they ever got together for. Now, I know. I believe they came together for the sole purpose of collaborating on this wonderful film. I exaggerate, of course. In truth, however, "Alice" was absolutely made for the talents. (and yes, Virginia, she does have talents) of Ms Farrow. Her performance in this witty film is perfect! She is, all at once, baffled, sexy, sly, beleaguered, put upon and, absolutely incredible! Together, Ms Farrow and Woody have created a film of such depth and brilliance it is like a cinematic epiphany. Not only is there so much going on that you have to watch it multiple times to catch some of them, but, the film and the performances by all of the cast, warrant at least a second viewing. No more will I sally forth into the world and bad mouth Mia. I state here and now, Mia Farrow has got to be one of the most versatile actresses of our generation. I'm not sure why she didn't make her talents known sooner, but I have become a huge fan. I am going to re-watch all of her former endeavors and search for signs of life! I know that her personal relationship with Woody was just a rotten injustice, but when I watch Ms Farrow flirting with Joe Montanga about a sax reed, I am absolutely certain that there was a time when love and respect was way up there in the relationship between Farrow and Allen. It can certainly be seen in this gem of a film. Woody knew what he was doing when he cast Mia in the lead. What a partnership! In this instance, they were certainly perfect for one another

Woody Allen's version of _Alice in Wonderland_ wherein Alice is a wealthy wife/mother in contemporary New York City. Maybe not _great_ film making, or Woody Allen's best, but fun to watch - repeatedly.

i just love love love this movie. other than mia's role as a mafia don's daughter in 'broadway danny rose' (i think that's the one), 'alice' is a five star performance....and i am not a big mia farrow fan. a great story full of magical fancy and encouragement to really live one's life.another other than is 'midnight in paris'; as far as i'm concerned woody allen's films of the last 6-7yrs have been mostly the same tired neurotic schtick. however, i forgive him because the one's i love that span his career are classic and some of my favorite films EVER. if you haven't seen 'radio days' in years...give yourself a treat and re-see. now that i think about it, i'm a'gonna have to have myself a woody allen retrospective of all the films i love marathon and that could take a few weeks...at one a day.

Had this in VHS form in the 90's and thru conversation with some friends, decided to order the DVD. It is a classic as far as I'm concerned. It is chock full of actors that are quite prominent today which was a pleasant surprise to my friends who watched it with me. To hear Mia Farrow's cook (in the movie) remind her that they are out of free range chicken is a hoot because this was back in the early 90's and there is a health consciousness running thru it as just one of it's themes. It is a spoof in part and a delightful one at that....wish there really was a Chinese Dr locally with similar herbs!!! This is easy entertainment that doesn't tug at your emotions but leaves a smile on your face.

Rich Manhattan housewife (Mia Farrow, looking not much older than 1966’s “Rosemary’s Baby”), bored with shopping, manicures and husband (William Hurt), visits a Chinese doctor (Keye Luke, veteran Asian actor in his last role) who sends her on wacky adventures like flying, invisibility and talking to dead people. Enchanting surprise goes on fantasy tangents, plays with Catholic (as opposed to Jewish) guilt, examines values. Interesting cast (Cybill Shepherd, Alec Baldwin, Bernadette Peters, Gwen Verdon, Blythe Danner, Judith Ivey) appear in about one scene each. Great use of Manhattan locations most never see like upscale salons, Chinatown opium dens and luxury dog kennels. Another about face original that makes you think, “Does Woody Allen’s imagination have any limits at all?”

Talking with friends & I revealed that I love Woody Allen movies but I hated to admit that I didn't have Alice in my collection. Went to look for the Blu-Ray, found out from local movie guy it was out of print , went online & found this DVD right away. It came really quick, the box is a little frayed but it was marked used in good condition. The disc is clean, I get to see it when I want & now my Allen collection is complete!

I'm not a fan of Mia Farrow but am a fan of Woody Allen because he has a way of making a mediocre actress into an entertainer. The movie is very late 80s early 90s but actually still holds water and relevance in the 2000s. You also get to see a slimmed down version of Alec Baldwin (sexy) and a type-cast William Hurt (his usual self). A good middle years Allen movie.

This film is a lovely urban fairy tale. Mia Farrow is charming as a Park Avenue matron who seeks relief from her back pain and ends up re-inventing herself thanks to some magical Chinese herbs. There's a wonderful cameo appearance by a young, fit Alec Baldwin. Enhanced by Woody's typically nostalgic and totally apt musical choices. An extremely pleasant escape.

Una de las mejores películas de Woody Allen.

Un bellissimo film di Woody Allen

La séquence d'ouverture est exemplaire , montrant une Mia Farrow s'agitant dans son appartement de luxe , au milieu des employés de maison , et menant sa vie de grande bourgeoise très largement oisive et futile .Elle pose , avec brio , la problématique centrale de ce film majeur et de son héroïne qui va s'efforcer , laborieusement , d'accéder à une forme de vérité personnelle , nous dirions aujourd'hui d'authenticité , et , donc , de se transformer .Allen , en Maître généreux , apportera le coup de pouce décisif en faisant intervenir , assez vite , les poudres magiques du bon et mystérieux Dr Chang et c'est seulement comme cela qu'Alice verra s'ouvrir le champ des possibles , dans un feu d'artifice romanesque convoquant le passé et les fantômes , alors que son mari n'évoluera jamais et restera ce bel homme riche , froid , légèrement condescendant , voire secrètement méprisant à l'égard d'un conjoint fondamentalement " acquis " comme un charmant bibelot ...Mia Farrow déploie , dans un rôle magnifique , la large palette de ses talents expressifs et la scène de séduction " en force " du musicien de jazz est un sommet ...Cependant , le merveilleux , la fantaisie et la virtuosité souriante du maître de la comédie urbaine sophistiquée ne peuvent pas masquer le fond de mélancolie voire de tristesse de ce grand film , où la poursuite du bonheur est une entreprise ardue , toujours menacée d'échec .La fin est d'ailleurs ouverte et ne doit certainement pas être prise au premier degré .

Great performances in a fantasy tale with bouts of Allen's surreal humour in a tale of a confused and cheated bourgeois wife who turns to a Chinese herbalist for help,

J'adore l'actrice Mia Farrow, et dans ce film elle est excellente...Une comédie sur l'amour et la remise en question d'une femme bourgeoise..sur les valeurs qu'elle veut donner à ses enfants...Je n'en dit pas plus...c'est drôle et amusant de la voir....