Mr. Allen's most securely serious and funny film to date.
100
Rolling StonePeter Travers
Rolling StonePeter Travers
In this risky, riveting film, our most prolific and provocative moviemaker uses his wit to touch a nerve. Crimes and Misdemeansors is so funny it hurts.
100
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
In the world of this film, conventional piety is overturned and we see into the soul of a human monster.
88
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Flagrantly flawed but never less than fascinating film that does indeed blend the funny Woody and the serious Woody.
80
The New RepublicStanley Kauffmann
The New RepublicStanley Kauffmann
It is his best and most courageous work to date. [13 Nov 1989, p. 22]
80
TimeRichard Schickel
TimeRichard Schickel
At times the joints in the movie's carpentry are strained, at times the mood swings jarring. [16 Oct 1989, p. 82]
70
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Fine ensemble acting (Alda and Huston are outstanding), evocative composition and design, intelligent writing, and spritely musical score.
Alda is perfect casting as a successful TV comedy producer, whose pompous attitude and easy romantic victories with women (including Farrow) exasperate Allen.
70
Washington PostRita Kempley
Washington PostRita Kempley
Whiny, quirky and urbane.
20
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
None of the characters or ideas is allowed to develop beyond its cardboard profile.