i have be a woody allen fan since the 1970s and when i be about 20 and and this gem be one of his absolute best . sweet and nostalgic and fall down funny and wistful and at time remarkably poignant and sad . this allen film have it all and show the director at the top of his form . i have a soft spot for dianne wiest and she fabulous here a the marriage hungry aunt bea and whose terrible luck at chase matrimony make you wish you could push your favorite unmarried cousin her way . julie kavner and michael tucker also shine a the main set of parent in the piece and mom and dad to allen childhood alter ego . i never have a family and relative a neurotic and wild a this bunch in brooklyn but allen almost make me wish i have . possibly his best work and and accessible to a wide audience than his usual showcase to angst .