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Hollywood Ending

2002 · 112 min

A light, witty comedy about a neurotic director's absurd predicament, blending showbiz satire with warm romantic reconciliation.

Directed by
Woody Allen
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Tagline
It's going to be a shot in the dark!
Overview
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.

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Directed by
Woody Allen
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Tone
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • love
  • family
  • ambition
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour7
Realism7
Romance5
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Genres
comedy, drama
Directed by
Woody Allen
Written by
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Starring
Woody Allen, George Hamilton, Téa Leoni, Debra Messing, Mark Rydell, Treat Williams, Jodie Markell, Isaac Mizrahi
Cinematography
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Runtime
112 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
Mandarin, English

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