Preview: You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)

Synopsis:

The latest relationship comedy from Woody Allen featuring a washed-up writer, his conflicted wife, an divorcee looking to find love again, a talented musician and a host of others.

• Poster: C+; B-

Review:

It has an almost classic feel, but doesn't connect emotionally. Although it mentions Woody Allen, the subject of the poster is a bit misleading for audiences who will expect a romantic comedy and get a Woody Allen Romantic Comedy, which is an entirely different animal than the standard.

I've never been a fan of this style poster, but somehow it works. It's not your regular litany of film images, each actor gets his own strip and several pictures within. It's not too bad to look at and fits the ensemble style of a Woody Allen film.

• Trailer: C

Review:

The voice over for the trailer wasn't the standard, high-quality one typically associated with such trailers, thus making the whole thing feel a bit cheap. The premises presented aren't even that interesting, so with two strikes against it, it may not do very well.

Oscar Prospects:

Woody is always a potential in the Original Screenplay category, though hasn't really been in consideration for some time. His actors are also always up for thought and have about the same track record.

Release Date:

• September 22, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 20, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 5, 2010) New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (September 3, 2010) New Poster