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Alice (1990)

Alice (1990)
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Woody Allen's character study of a well-kept, upscale Manhattan woman (Mia Farrow) takes the title character on a journey through a Wonderland of her own making, in which she learns some truths about herself, her relationships, and the universe in general. Alice leads a comfortable life, except for some nagging aches and pains, but when she visits the mysterious Dr. Yang (Keye Luke), he discovers that what really ails Alice is her own lack of true human experience. Alice has been married for sixteen years to Doug (William Hurt), an emotionally detached stockbroker, and she lives a perfectly maintained life in a perfectly maintained apartment, with a pair of children and the requisite support staff. All that changes when a chance meeting with a neighbor (Joe Mantegna) leads Alice to consider an affair. Dr. Yang, seizing the opportunity, gives Alice herbal potions that make her both invisible and seductive, allowing her to free herself from her inhibitions. Plunging into her new fantasy world, Alice ultimately comes to terms with her family, her husband, and her life. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi

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Starring:
Mia Farrow, Joe Mantegna, (more)
Director(s):
Woody Allen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Alice

Woody Allen's character study of a well-kept, upscale Manhattan woman (Mia Farrow) takes the title character on a journey through a Wonderland of her own making, in which she learns some truths about herself, her relationships, and the universe in general. Alice leads a comfortable life, except for some nagging aches and pains, but when she visits the mysterious Dr. Yang (Keye Luke), he discovers that what really ails Alice is her own lack of true human experience. Alice has been married for sixteen years to Doug (William Hurt), an emotionally detached stockbroker, and she lives a perfectly maintained life in a perfectly maintained apartment, with a pair of children and the requisite support staff. All that changes when a chance meeting with a neighbor (Joe Mantegna) leads Alice to consider an affair. Dr. Yang, seizing the opportunity, gives Alice herbal potions that make her both invisible and seductive, allowing her to free herself from her inhibitions. Plunging into her new fantasy world, Alice ultimately comes to terms with her family, her husband, and her life. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Woody Allen
Writer(s):
Woody Allen
Producer(s):
Jack Rollins, Robert Greenhut
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
Categories:
Romance
Alice Awards:
  • 1990 - National Board of Review - Best Actress
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    Linda D.

    I don't know what took me so long to see this movie. It was a wonderful film filled with much soul searching by the character played by Mia Farrow; who is aided in that soul searching by an "Herbal" doctor played by Keye Luke..How many of us would be lined up to see this doctor if we could. This movie was clever, funny, thoughtful and smart all the way around. Mia shined in this movie ..and..if you are going to consider an affair - Joe Mantegna would be a good choice to have it with I'm thinking! He was great in his role as well. Her domineering husband played perfectly by William Hurt. Great cast and fun movie.

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    Karen D.

    Story plot more than your run of the mill who's cheating on whom....Mia Farrow delivers wonderfully, as she moves through the sometimes lucid, sometimes fantasy story with an ending that feels like a warm smile.

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    Judith M.

    What a delightful film. Mia Farrow is at her best, no question. She assumes the female version of the role usually reserved for Woody Allen himself. Joe Mantegna is adorable. The herbal doctor stole the show. I loved the fantasy intertwined with reality. It's not predictable. Many cameos by people we all know. A very entertaining and cute movie.

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