Even the most wooden and lifeless Woody Allen film is full of brilliant writing leaving me little to complain about. September by far the most under-whelming of Allen's films I've seen during this retrospective project yet I can easily pull a dozen quote-worthy lines from the film. The 1987 feature of Woody Allen seemed came off uninspired and under- directed. Still, though, Allen addresses a myriad of emotion lying deep below the surface of the individuals involved. Like many Woody Allen films, September involves relationships with partner switching and a healthy dose of heartbreak. September doesn't seem sure what it wants to be about, or if it is sure, its execution is off. What it is sure of is how to subtly convey guarded emotions in a truly beautiful way. That scene closing out the film with the pan of the home and all the memories it contained was simply beautiful.

A group of 6 upper middle class, white privileged men and women suffering about their "issues". What a crushing bore. Years ago, I loved Woody Allen films. But this one is a tragic mess. Mia as "Lane" (laugh out loud at the name) wanders around complaining about her mother. NOTHING happens here, no spark, no point to any of it. The characters are no one you know, and no one you care about. I gave it a 2 just to be nice.

No matter if it's a comedy or drama,Allen tackles them both well,and as much as his characters are funny in the absurdity they live in,they are believable and lovable and deserve sympathy in their dramatic stand.He manages to create an atmosphere and situation so akin to Chekhov and yet not repeating or imitating him but paying tribute to him by his shrewd observation that human nature is more or less the same and the problems we face are of our own time and yet eternal in their essence.A marvelous script unfolds near the pool table,in the balcony,at the threshold,in front of the wigi board.Woody Allen cuts off the electricity and makes them dream a while,confess to each other and to themselves all the vanity of life and love and then when the sun is up packs their bags and sets them off to go through the September.

This is a good film, and would make a truly GREAT theatrical performance.The low IMDb rating is attributable to the moments when the film slipped a little, and Woody Allen's effort, instead of his genius, comes through.But this film is made by Lane's slowly crumbling edifice and her mother's brash incompetence. The plot regarding their tragic past is captivating, and makes the romantic plots appear frivolous. The 'climax' scene is excellent, complete with a truly GREAT twist.This film is a much better movie than the 6.1 IMDb rating gave it credit for. I got really drawn into this movie. I found myself quite dumbstruck. And Lane's anguish was so real.For fans of Woody Allen's more "somber" works, must-see. And I guarantee it's better than Match Point.