Review of Hannah and Her Sisters

A true masterpiece in the exposition of human relations, ‘Hannah and Her Sisters' does for marital difficulties and the struggles of a relationship what peanut butter does for jelly. Characters interact like rational humans, the sanctity of marriage is maintained, love conquers, and the list really does goes on. Allen is, again, excellent as the neurotic ex-husband Mickey and Mia Farrow plays the unsuspecting, loyal wife of Michael Caine as if she's been in that situation before. The chemistry between Caine and Barbara Hershey is outstanding (hours of dialogue are spoken in the few moments of silence they have with each other and the way they physically interact), and Dianne Wiest is perfect as the eccentric (struggling) actress who always thinks she's a burden to the family. The family unit is stretched and tested, but does not break, the tests serving only as a glue to make the family stronger, and more flexible, than they already were. Watch it on cable, rent it, or catch it at a midnight showing somewhere, but get out and watch this, you will not be disappointed. Rating: 34/40