i get angry when young people talk about the funny movie of all time and mention adam sandler and will ferrell movie because they have never see an allen picture . i understand the appeal of sandler and but he be no woody allen . their work pale in comparison to almost any allen film . woody allen movie be uproariously funny . especially play it again sam . the first time i saw it and i have check it out from the local library and almost do not return it and due to separation anxiety . i truly believe this be as good or good than annie hall and sleeper and or hannah and her sister . what i like about it be that it woody at his most neurotic . he be recently separate and at his most insecure best . fan of casablanca will love it too . not even bogie can give woody character any romantic advice here . there be so many scene that showcase woody comic genius . simple stuff and but an absolute hoot nonetheless . the blow dryer scene and the scene in the art gallery with the young lady who comment on the pollack picture and many other classically funny allen scene . my favorite scene be when he be in his apartment with diane keaton wait for a blind date to arrive . he start put out book and jr. high track medal to impress her and then when she arrive he can only grunt at her greeting . he then proceed to fling his jacket across the room and knock over a lamp . he let an album go fly as well . he have an incident with his turntable too . at the end of the scene he be lean on a chair and it tip over . if you look closely and you can see that the other three actor in the scene can barely restrain themselves and stay in character . allen be a nervous wreck and it be painful and hilarious at the same time . woody allow herbert ross to direct this movie and ross do a fabulous job . his pacing and timing be perfect . the script be so sharp and witty . tony robert and diane keaton be superb in the supporting performance . plus and it be film in la and have that la feel about it . this movie be on my top ten list of funny movie of all time . nothing with will ferrell or adam sandler can crack my to ten . woody allen be a national treasure and this movie showcases why .