It's a beautifully crafted period piece that brings to life the glitzy Golden Age of 1930s Hollywood and the glamorous nightlife of New York - hardly Depression America. The costumes are exquisite, the cinematography luminous, the acting wonderful, and there are plenty of witty Woody Allen quips to smirk over. Yet, for all its classy production values, Café Society isn't as invigorating as Allen's top-notch work can be. As we've come to expect from Allen, both his manner and life are reflected in the characters on screen. Cast: Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen StewartDirector: Woody AllenRunning Time: 96 minsRating: M (Violence, drug references, sexual references)Verdict: Charming, light and nostalgic.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2016 23:01 UTC