Wonder Wheel [DVD] [2017] [2018]

A difficult artist to write about, given the sexual revelations.But this is a small masterpiece. A minute into the story and I said 'it's like a Eugene O'Neill play' - and there is a later direct reference to O'Neill. I've never known how good an actor Kate Winslet is but in this film she's right there with Meryl. I have seen reviews which say there are too many plot lines - apparently these reviewers are not aware of how O'Neill constructed his works, and perhaps they should find out before criticising. I used to work as a film and theatre reviewer, but don't take my word, it's possible to find a really cheap copy on Amazon and in my opinion well worth it.

Another fine production from Woody Allen. There is little doubt in my mind that whereas in his film 'Interiors' he was under the spell - or shall we say influence - of the great Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman, in this latest of his canon he is undoubtedly under the influence of the great American playwright Eugene O'Neil - O'Neil even gets a mention in the dialogue.Now I liked 'Interiors' just as much as I like this one but I also have little doubt that many will be disappointed because he has not made them laugh: there is no doubt that in his time Woody has been a very funny man and I still enjoy some of his one liners, but surely there is more to this man than that - the final scene in this film has all the desolation of O'Neil and is a fine homage to that profound writer.All of the performances were fine but the standout ones were Belushi and Winslet - if they both do not get awards then the system is meaningless.Although not everyone will enjoy this film I believe it is up there with his greatest - keep 'em coming Woody!

What a surprise this film was, I thought the acting was superb especially Ballushi's character as he's usually sort of tongue in cheek type films, great to see him serious. Loved Kate in this, brilliant acting and how she depicted that type of desperation when she changed her mind on the phone, glad I bought this

I love Woody Allen films' and this is right up there with his best. Kate Winslet performance is a gong winner and so is Jim Baluchi's. Even Justin Timberlake is excellent. There is quirkiness here of course, as the young step son is a budding arsonist. A daughter and runaway wife is being hunted down by the mob, but most of all this is about life's mistakes and chasing dreams, It's about somehow getting through life and still having dreams, admitting mistakes and having regrets.Wonderful script writing by Allen - beautiful locations, which Woody specializes in , there's so much lavishness in his films. Put his adverse press aside and just watch this film, it's so easy on the eye and full of raw emotion - the man is a genius.

Entertaining - but the ending needed to be more rounded. The cast of actors are superb.

Enjoyable- especially if you are a Woody Allen fan

Beautiful dvd

Found it boring. Going to the charity shop