Café Society

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Robert P @Superbad 23 hrs ago Cafe Society = a 3 star Movie! See more Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 3 days ago Woody's first movie with legendary cinematographer, Vittorio Storaro, and his second with talented actors Jesse Eisenberg and Steve Carell. Cafe Society has beautiful 1930s period stylings, and a pretty good idea for a story. Bobby Dorfman, seeking his fortune in Hollywood, endeavours to get a job working for his Uncle Phil (Carell), a big producer. Phil is largely indifferent to Bobby but gives him a gofer's job and asks Kristen Stewart's Vonnie to befriend his nephew. Bobby and Vonnie fall in love, but didn't Vonnie say she already had a boyfriend? Oh dear, oh dear. Eventually the action circles back to New York and to cafe society. Come to think of it, Corey Stoll also returns to the Woody stable, playing shady brother Ben. The weak link/s are Eisenberg and Stewart, his weedy voice, her limited acting talent. The rest of the cast are excellent. Perhaps if Blake Liveley had played Vonnie No.1 instead of Vonnie No.2? Pretty funny, and poignant, but maybe should have been a novella? See more Marit Risto F @MaritRisto Sep 27, 2025 I never liked Allen much, but here is delightful filming. Like Venezia 200 years ago, when it was clean and romantic. (I hope it's been...) Interesting contrasts. Like the communist husband, and the gangster brother. The struggling parents, and the LA jet set. But the end is killing. Could have been a love story, but was chopped off by a wrong choice. Typical Woody-frustration, yes? I’ve watched it many times, but always hope it would have ended happily. The pasta with meatballs sounds inspiring though, if it had been prepared by an Italian 🍜🍷🥗 And. Bobby left a bottle of white wine on the table for hours, before giving Vonny a glass ☠️ There's plenty of money power, and double games. But passion?! No. I believe they would have been happy if they had stayed with their simple life, and tried to work up some real feelings See more Matheus F @matheusf_neto Aug 18, 2025 A delightful romance/comedy that works because of Jesse Eisenberg's powerful performance and a solid script made by Woody Allen. See more Chuck A @RT20597543 Aug 3, 2025 Apparently I enjoyed this much more than the critics. Woody Allen has become a rather polarizing figure in recent years, and perhaps this has influenced critical opinion toward his films, but he's still capable of turning in a good picture. I thought "Cafe Society" was a beautifully directed period piece, and a bittersweet love triangle. Jesse Eisenberg does a great job channeling Woody Allen's comedic persona. There is nothing profound or emotionally gripping here, but sometimes a frothy romp is just what the doctor ordered. See more Paul M @qugw1 Jan 23, 2025 A guy gets shot in the head- how is this pg-13. Unessary come on. See more Read all reviews

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