Manhattan Murder Mystery 1993

Critics score:
93 / 100

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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Although "Manhattan Murder Mystery" struggles with its own contrivances, it achieves a gentle, nostalgic grace and a hint of un-self-conscious wisdom. Read more

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Nobody labors quite like Woody Allen to produce a modest entertainment. Read more

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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: "Manhattan Murder Mystery" is an accomplished balancing act. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: A movie inspired by movie escapism. Minor, but surprisingly, almost defiantly upbeat. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: That Woody Allen found time to be remotely funny -- in the midst of his highly publicized legal troubles -- surely merits some kind of professional award. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: Happily, these two stir up stardust memories of his earlier, funnier work, instead of the embarrassing voyeurism of "Husbands and Wives." Read more