You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Two married couples find only trouble and heartache as their complicated lives unfold. After 40 years of marriage, Alfie leaves his wife to pursue what he thinks is happiness with a call girl. His wife, Helena, reeling from abandonment, decides to follow the advice of a psychic. Sally, the daughter of Alfie and Helena, is unhappy in her marriage and develops a crush on her boss, while her husband, Roy, falls for a woman engaged to be married.
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Plot Summary
A dark comedy that follows a struggling writer and his wife as they navigate midlife crises and subsequent divorces. The narrative weaves together the stories of Helena, who consults a charlatan psychic after her husband leaves her, and her daughter Sally, who is unhappy in her marriage to a struggling artist. Their lives become entangled with other characters, exploring themes of fate, relationships, and the search for meaning.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Woody Allen's signature wit and ensemble cast, while others found the plot convoluted and the characters unsympathetic. It performed moderately at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Some critics appreciated the film's exploration of existential themes and Woody Allen's characteristic dialogue.
- Others found the intertwined storylines and character motivations to be disjointed and unsatisfying.
- The performances, particularly from the lead cast, were often highlighted as a strong point despite narrative weaknesses.
Google audience: Audiences seemed divided, with many appreciating the typical Woody Allen humor and cast, but a significant portion found the plot meandering and the characters' struggles unengaging.
Fun Fact
The film's title is derived from a fortune told to the protagonist's mother in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz'.
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