Melinda and Melinda (USA, 2004)

I am not a fan of Woody Allen, but I must say I found his latest films quite interesting. They have their own style, and you either love them or hate them. I personally find them amusing. His latest movie tells the story of Melinda. In fact, it is the same story told twice, first as a drama and then as a comedy. Both stories alternate each other, so it's like watching two stories at the same time. Desperate Melinda arrives at her best friend's house one evening, interrumpting a dinner her friend was hosting. Melinda has had a difficult life, having divorced, and losing the custody of her children, and then being kept in a mental institution, attempting suicide, etc. It all sounds very depressing, but when we see the comedy version of it, it turns out very entertaining. Melinda meets someone unexpectedly, and things change for her. The way characters tell their stories and the way Woody Allen builds up their dialogues make up for a fun ride into the lives of Melinda and her New York friends.