The film, Annie Hall was released in 1977, and directed by Woody Allen a well-known stand-up Comedian in America. One would automatically have expectations of humour and a happy ending due to the romantic comedy genre; however the film disregards a few of the genre’s conventions which results in an unhappy separation of the main two individuals Alvy Singer and Annie Hall towards the end of the film. The film, Annie Hall unfolds from Alvy’s point of view and his ultimate search for happiness in his life, his acquisition of happiness and finally his loss of happiness due to his personal unacceptance.
Alvy Singer one of the main characters in the movie quotes as follows: “I would never want to belong to any club that would have someone like me for a member”. The phrase used describes his adult life in terms of past relationships with women, all of which have been unsuccessful, …show more content…
After the scene where Alvy and Annie make love for the first time, Alvy rolls over exhausted and depleted of all energy observing and analysing the recent happenings. The sexual relationship becomes detrimental to their relationship in the end as both share such different viewpoints on life, Alvy is neurotic and strives for perfection yet criticises himself and others in trying to detect the loopholes in perfection. Alvy believes that Annie is too selfish and not intelligent enough for him which causes a huge shift in their relationship as Annie is insulted by his harsh words and lack of empathy. Alvy is not able to accept Annie for who she is and expects her to change to reflect the ideal image of the perfect partner in his neurotic mind. Annie is not prepared to make this change and realises the relationship is doomed for
Alvy Singer one of the main characters in the movie quotes as follows: “I would never want to belong to any club that would have someone like me for a member”. The phrase used describes his adult life in terms of past relationships with women, all of which have been unsuccessful, …show more content…
After the scene where Alvy and Annie make love for the first time, Alvy rolls over exhausted and depleted of all energy observing and analysing the recent happenings. The sexual relationship becomes detrimental to their relationship in the end as both share such different viewpoints on life, Alvy is neurotic and strives for perfection yet criticises himself and others in trying to detect the loopholes in perfection. Alvy believes that Annie is too selfish and not intelligent enough for him which causes a huge shift in their relationship as Annie is insulted by his harsh words and lack of empathy. Alvy is not able to accept Annie for who she is and expects her to change to reflect the ideal image of the perfect partner in his neurotic mind. Annie is not prepared to make this change and realises the relationship is doomed for