User reviews

In the age of super hero films I'm glad that there is still someone who is making films with witty dialog. Woody Allen should be praised for that. But in this film neither the dialog nor the story works.

"Hannah and Her Sisters" works so well because Woody Allen understood these characters--how they talk and behave. He knew how to write for them.

That was 1986. Now it's 2019.

21-year-olds in 2019 don't say "I need a drink, a cigarette and a Berlin ballad." No matter what their background that's not how they would talk.

"A Rainy Day in New York" is filled with references that no one born in the late 1990s would have. Songs by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin. Films from the 1930s and 40s. And the name of the lead character, Gatsby Welles, is just a little too cute. All of these are Woody Allen references. The problem is trying to force these references on these characters. It doesn't work.

Maybe this film is meant to be a fantasy. It's not how 21-year-olds talk and behave in the modern world. It's how Woody Allen wishes they talked and behaved.

No one wants to see a film about people staring into their phones but the truth is that the two leading characters would have been texting each other every few minutes and wouldn't have gotten so completely separated from each other. I think it's clear that Woody Allen hates cell phones because they get in the way of his stories.

I would have suggested two important changes to the film. Have it take place 25 years earlier--1994 instead of 2019, before everyone had their own phone--and make the characters in their mid-30s instead of their early 20s. With those two changes I think this would be remembered as one of Woody Allen's better films. As it stands he's created characters he doesn't know or understand and, unfortunately, it shows.

It's true that Woody Allen is writing silly dialogue that's completely old-fashioned and way above the heads of any youngster in New York, and it's true that the story here is completely silly and motivations are way off. But it's somehow a charming way to spend a couple of hours. Elle Fanning is kooky and does her best to be a chip off the old Diane Keaton block. Timothee Chalamet is dreamy and solid but doesn't get enough clout. I'm not fond of the huddle of middle-aged film lotharios jumping all over Fanning, and I don't think Selena Gomez had enough sharp lines. However, it's another study from Allen of New York as a live character taking over the people in it and sweeping them along. Cherry Jones is extremely well-cast as the mother with a secret and Allen saves the best till last. I probably won't watch it again for a long time, not one of his best but not the worst either. It's a shame that Netflix have done what they did to Allen. Not just for him, but the hundreds of names that rolled past in the credits of all the cast and crew who worked so hard on this movie to have it junked in the US, who did nothing to deserve this. Thank god I live in Europe where art is respected, and we have the intelligence to separate the work from the artist. I look forward to the next one to come out.

The movie has quite a strange period feeling and maybe this artistic tool was intentional. Everybody uses smartphones already, but for conversations only. No Twitter, no other social media... Some jokes were actually a bit tasteless, very atypical for Woody Allen. A couple of chuckles throughout the movie, typical Woody Allen. Ellen Fanning had the best lines and she was the best overall. Liev Schreiber was very good also with the material he was given. Cinematography is beautiful and perfect for a rom-com - warm, bright, sparkling and full of colours. Chalamet was just wooden and dull. That was the first performance by him I've seen and I don't want to judge him too early or too harsh but he seems to be extremely overrated. Maybe the right lead for a late Woody Allen film.

In general I am a fan of Woody Allen movies. I like some better than others but always look forward to his entry for the year because I know I will be treated with something completely different.

This one is very enjoyable, to me better then most of his movies the last 10 to 15 years. The main subjects are a 20-something couple, college kids, who need to go into Manhattan for the weekend. She to interview a film director, he to help show her a good time. However nothing goes as planned and that generates the fun in the movie.

Good movie, I will watch it again. On DVD from my public library. My wife skipped, she is not fond of Woody Allen movies.

Lacks any depth, fails to be funny, the dialogues are artificial, and Elle Fanning plays unbearably irritable character. The setting is really beautiful though and Timothée Chalamet is always a pleasure to watch. Overall, not a bad experience but I was hoping for a better story.

Everything you would expect from a Woody Allen film taking place in New York City. Great dialogue and a decent story with great acting.

It doesn't rank with the best Woody Allen movies, but it's a nice little film. There is a suspenseful and sad scene where Elle Fanning's character is mistreated by a slimy Lothario; her exfiltration from his flat counterpoints the Timothée Chalamet character's comical flight through an art museum. There is a touching, albeit far-fetched, reconciliation between a mother and son. The dialogue requires suspension of disbelief, and the many romantic betrayals never cut very deep.

A Rainy Day In New York is a Woody Allen movie and that says everything about this movie. Witty dialogues, a story that starts off as a simple slice of life and goes crazy, the right vibes, a city (New York) to its center etc etc

The story doesn't feel that original, especially if you have watched other Woody Allen movies. And yet, if you have enjoyed those previous ones, you won't be disappointed by this one.

With a cast of the freshest names of Hollywood nowadays, the movie stands decent when it comes to performances, with Fanning being adorable, though her character was not as up to date as it should, and Chalament fitting perfectly the Allen type of actor.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

People will tell you this isn't Woody's best film but it's still more enjoyable, intelligent and amusing than almost all films being made each year. In the same way a lesser-known Klimt painting is still a multi-million dollar masterpiece any Woody Allen film is still a class act.

Woody Allen repeating himself but in a very unsuccessful way. Characters meeting around all the time in New York like if it was a village of 1000 people. The plot is quite indifferent and I felt that all characters attributes were exaggerated. I would not recommend it.

Two rich 21 year olds and their mental dilemmas about being so rich, which 5 star hotel to stay in, do they want their family money? So designed that it makes you want a 90% marginal tax rate.

Hard to tell if we are supposed to be sympathetic or despise them. Are they smart, pretentious, loyal, easy lays, rebels, conformists - in the end I just don't care, as I have no sympathy for either of them or the miscellaneous constellation of dull bulbs who are supposed to illuminate them.

Humor perhaps 4/10. Dialogue is badly written, weak jokes, faux depth.

Watched WA's "The Front" yesterday, which was equally leftist leaning, but was actually fun and interesting.

This movie is a failure. Save your time.

Nothing too surprising. This is Woody Allen in Manhattan. "A rainy day in New York" came to me as a rather naive and refreshing way of doing what W Allen does. Gastby and Ashleigh question what they are and what they are becoming. They do that - to my perception - through the eyes of someone of their age. They think but do not overthink. Action immediately follows. They do not get lost in doubts and do not have to deal with an ego bigger than them. They act, they feel, they learn and repeat. They have so much to learn from that one day. I found all three young characters likeable and empowered, and the actors on top of their game (Timothee Chalamet, Elle Fanning and Selena Gomez). I would have loved to spend that day by their side The rain never bothered me anyways.

In the Yardley College, Gatsby Welles (Timothée Chalamet) learns that his girlfriend Ashleigh Enright (Elle Fanning) will travel to Manhattan to interview the cult director Roland Pollard (Liev Schreiber) for the college paper and he plans a romantic weekend with her. Gatsby is the son of a wealthy family in New York and Ashleigh is from Tucson and her father owns several banks. He has no attraction to study in Yardley but gambling and Ashleigh. When they arrive in Manhattan, Gatsby does not tell his parents that are planning a fancy party in the evening. Ashleigh meets Pollard and he invites her to a screening of his new film with his writer Ted Davidoff (Jude Law). Meanwhile Gatsby stumbles upon his friend, who is cinema student, and he accepts to participate in a kiss scene with Chan Tyrell (Selena Gomez), who is the younger sister of his former girlfriend. Along the rainy weekend in New York, Gatsby and Ashleigh have new experiences and discoveries.

"A Rainy Day in New York" is an average romantic comedy by Woody Allen. The performances are great but the story is conventional and predictable. However it does not exist a bad Woody Allen film and it is worthwhile watching. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Um Dia de Chuva em Nova York" ("A Rainy Day in New York")

I love Woody, and I lived with some of his movies. I cannot say how I felt the first time I saw some of his masterpieces, such as, Manhattan, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Annie Hall, Bananas, Hollywood Ending, Deconstructing Harry and so on..... I am also not one of those who judge him because of the late accusations..... But this movie, wow, it hit me in the balls.I went to theater and just wished that it gets good at some point, and it got worse and worse. To be honest, It didn't get worse, it was just all bad from the beginning. The acting, the camera, the lighting, the editing, and even the screenplay, all were subnormal. I was surprised and still think it was a nightmare. Only a couple of good lines, and some references to older works, and nothing else. Maybe my expectation is too high about this master filmmaker, or maybe he is going through extremely hard times. Anyway, I wish him all the best, and hope that we see some great works again in the future....

Honestly never seen her in anything where she wasn't - at the very least - simply wonderful.

A comedy from a bygone era, yet a tale of romance, which is timeless. Now, before you roll your eyes back into your head, when I say "timeless" I mean Woody has basically made this film, I don't know, ten times already, but for me the message hits a little different and still resonates each and every time. And I just love the man's writing. I also watched a couple of Éric Rohmer's early works this year, and A Rainy Day in New York reminded me of them in a most pleasant way.

And I probably had the most ideal viewing experience imaginable as well: a steady rain outside the theatre, the film shown in a rather small room, with a senior crowd (old ladies letting out hearty laughs left and right), me and my nice cup of green tea in one hand and a pretzel in the other.

It truly was one cosy afternoon. I look forward to repeating it once it hits VOD.

P.S. (on the behind the scenes stuff): I get why people wouldn't want to watch/support Woody's work. I myself am quite iffy about watching Polanski films. While I'd question the integrity of certain cast members, donating their income to charities is ultimately a good thing. So at least that shines through the stormy release of A Rainy Day.

You know it's a Woody Allen Film by this quote from the Film A Rainy Day in New York. "One thing about New York City. You are here or you are nowhere. You cannot achieve another level of anxiety, hostility or paranoia anywhere else".

Unless you are a New York socialite already, might be tough to relate to the characters, but this story has a very nice flow to it. Steady dialogue over a Jazzy Soundtrack of Show Tunes and beautiful shots of New York City. The actors seem to enjoy the material and it shows. Woody Allen script keeps you engaged til The End and worked for me. Alas passing the Word.

Woody Allen keeps showing why he is one of the best things to ever happen to cinema. Why we need him so much. without Allen, the cinema industry would have been a little boring. His films are unique and very powerful by meaning of beauty, art and emotion. "A Rainy Day in New York" is another perfect example of true art. The film stars with a young couple visiting New York for the weekend and end up in a rainy day full of excitements. The movie feels like another Allen love story from the start: the location of New York, the narrating, the differences between characters, how they fall in love against all chances, and the sweet ending that all viewers wish to have in their lives. When I first saw this film I immediately had a sense of nostalgia towards "Manhattan" and "Annie Hall". All films perfectly connect to each other, not by plot but more in a sense of genre and dialogue. The dialogues in this film are just like in any other of Allen's films, catchy, humorous and with a lot of sense towards life. The cast is amazing: Timothèe Chalamet is wonderful, his character resembles a lot of Allen's performance in his other films. Basically it's the same character but different actor. Selena Gomez is adorable and shines in her role, Elle Fanning is humorous, the entire cast works so well with the genre of the film. Overall I am in love with this film, I enjoyed it so much and I recommend it to everyone, I think this is my new favorite Allen movie.

Still very familiar with Woody Allen's style and work.His innuendo, his little humor, his little tricks.

I own almost all of Woody Allen's movies, and have followed his career for three decades. This one was torturously dull. Honestly. If it didn't have Allen's name attached, nor actors you were familiar with, you might think it was a very well shot student film. Such a disappointment.

Just what I needed right now a good Woody Allen film. I'm going to watch it again tomorrow.

Something about this movie feels unnatural to me. I guess that is normal with most romcoms. The script seems a little off and every conversation feels like a skit from an outdated acting class. Some of the language seems a little childish too which makes it unnatural as well. I loved the piano music in it though. It gives a unique and peaceful touch to it which gives off a cozy feeling. Anyways, wasn't the best movie but I give it a 6 based on the music and Timmy being so adorable.

I normally indulge the senses with a good Woody flick. But this one failed me.

Main male- boring, no vibe, no charisma, depressing every time he opened his mouth.

Main female- playing the stupid role too hard. The blonde bimbo on too much coffee: irritating.

They both are clearly acting and going through the motions too obviously. Selena is uneventful and added nothing. Jude was above this film. Must have needed some quick cash or have some time to kill.

I found the story could have been written by a 15 year old. The skill, tone, and conversations don't seem to be a Woody- esque ability, but a try-hard under graduate version masquerading as him.

I couldn't finish this one and it won't be going into the collection. Sorry Woody, bro! 3/10

So after the financiers (Amazon) dropped this film from their release schedule (because of the resurfacing of baseless accusations from over 25 years ago) and a legal battle for the distribution rights, the latest Woody Allen film has finally had cinematic releases in most countries around the world outside of North America. After all this I can now report it was worth the wait as this wonderfully light and whimsical film set in New York (obviously) is an absolute delight. The story follows a young couple (Timothy Chalamet, Elle Fanning) who arrive in New York for a weekend where they are met with bad weather and a series of adventures and misadventures. It is a well paced film with a lot of interesting characters along the way. I have seen more visually stunning Allen films but this one does look good and have a few beautifully framed scenes that will stay with me. All the actors bring a lot of charm to this story and I would say this is my favourite Woody Allen film since Blue Jasmine (2013). So in these bleak times if you want something with some light charm to make you feel better while you pass 90 minutes, I recommend this one and at this stage this is in my top five for the year.