Deconstructing Harry

Fine Line Features | Release Date: December 12, 1997

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 44 Ratings

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J-ShapAug 27, 2011

Simultaneously mean-spirited and self-deprecating, Deconstructing Harry is Allen at his most misanthropic. The problem is that it is, in spite of itself, one of Allen's more interesting and compelling dramas, only taken through such aSimultaneously mean-spirited and self-deprecating, Deconstructing Harry is Allen at his most misanthropic. The problem is that it is, in spite of itself, one of Allen's more interesting and compelling dramas, only taken through such a two-dimensionally sour vein, given its characters. Despite having individual sketches that are actually quite funny, this is the Allen movie where all the bad things people say about him are very true.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This is very much a Woody Allen film. I felt a bit put off it because it's quite such a Woody Allen film - there are some amusing moments but the main character is certainly less than likeable and I didn't feel entirely comfortable at how theThis is very much a Woody Allen film. I felt a bit put off it because it's quite such a Woody Allen film - there are some amusing moments but the main character is certainly less than likeable and I didn't feel entirely comfortable at how the main protagonist regards women, some of the comments made. Some of the situations are amusing, in a farcical kind of a way and I like the fact of it being seemingly part based on a writers prose. There's a good cast in this film but it's not a film I'd outrightly recommend, no...it seemed too much of an ego trip to me. Also, there is a twist at the end that kind of explains it but it didn't change my overall opinion of the film overall.… Expand

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Compi24Jun 6, 2023

With "Deconstructing Harry," writer/director/star Woody Allen once again ventures into the realm of all things "meta," looking to define the thin line between art and real life. With this, you not only see the protagonist dealing with theWith "Deconstructing Harry," writer/director/star Woody Allen once again ventures into the realm of all things "meta," looking to define the thin line between art and real life. With this, you not only see the protagonist dealing with the implications of their works, but — potentially — Allen reckoning with his own in turn. This makes for an interesting, if undeniably self-indulgent work on the part of the filmmaker in question. The self-deprecation definitely helps to even things out in the end, but I'd still say this isn't one of Woody Allen's finest efforts. Still, it's fun to see this absolutely stacked cast have fun with the material at hand. Also, some of the vignettes littered throughout were very funny. All in all, I can't say I necessarily regret the watch.… Expand

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