10 Great Female Performances in Woody Allen Movies

4º – Crimes and Misdemeanors (Woody Allen, 1989) – Featured: Anjelica HustonThe film is divided into two different stories, linked only by a final fragment of the scene, explaining the various mishaps of certain characters. Woody Allen has always commented on his frustration at never having achieved the same success in the drama genre he got in the comedy. However, perhaps Allen himself underestimates the value of his work in the genre, and here in ‘Crimes and Misdemeanors’, he reaches one of the highest levels of his career. An impeccable movie from the first to the last minute. The highlight in the field of performances is the figure of Anjelica Huston, giving us a unique performance.

 

3º – Match Point (Woody Allen, 2005) – Featured: Scarlett JohanssonWith various twists in the plot, “Match Point” is notable for its dynamic rhythm, that can completely abstract the attention of its spectator. Despite its concise script and excellent directing work, the film achieves its success in the perfect dynamics of its protagonist couple. Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers are in charge of the mission to lead the film, bringing impeccable performances. Johansson achieves here one of the great performances of his career.

 

2º – The Purple Rose of Cairo (Woody Allen, 1985) – Featured: Mia FarrowIn the United States of the 1930s, a woman, addicted to a movie that is in the local cinema, has its daily life completely changed when the protagonist of the work comes to life. Light and fun in her ways, ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ still gives us an irreplaceable performance of actress Mia Farrow at the head of the film.

 

1º – Annie Hall (Woody Allen, 1977) – Featured: Diane KeatonWoody Allen’s greatest film career, ‘Annie Hall’ brings in the plot the relationship permeated by the nuances of two individuals. Here, the highlight and greatest female role in the films of Woody Allen focuses on the actress Diane Keaton.