Ok, so I really don't get Curb Your Enthusiasm. Its the same cheap and stupid human of the likes of an old Bill Murray. Say the same thing enough times, in the stupidest voice, whilst making all kinds of erratic gestures and people laugh. Lazy humour for me. I'm also not the biggest fan of Woody Allen. I like some of his stuff, I hate some of his stuff. Not the greatest portents then as I made my way down to The Showroom. What can I say? I liked the trailer!
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The film in a large way is what you'd expect. Another ridiculous and unlikely romance (at least she's not Korean Mr Allen!) which seems to be the director playing out his fantasises (I couldn;t imagine who else could be bald, old, unattractive, Jewish and wear glasses...) and it's way too scripted for me. Its like a sitcom. Its like there has been a script written round a few gags and the entire thing is a project to fit them in. Sometimes it's plain stupid and I'm constantly expecting canned laughter. As for David himself, he can;t act. Pure and simple. He's a very good writer but he hasn't the charisma or ability to deliver lines. (it's probably why Seinfeld is infinitely better than Curb..) Wood is good (but then again she always is) and there's a nice cameo of over-acting.
Having said all that it's actually really fun. its quite bright and fluffy. Its a very pleasant way to spend an evening. It wont change the world, and there's nothing new, but there's enough here to keep any film fan entertained. It's very Allen and a natural next move from Vicky Christina Barcelona. There's good use of first person narrative and snappy dialogue. Don;t expect too much though.
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