As a big Michael J. Fox fan, this film was a major disappointment. Seeing him portray an inept ambassador was distressing. Seeing Edward Hermann as a buffoon, again disappointing.
Woody Allen is more neurotic, obnoxious and generally less funny than in many of his other films. This is not one of his best efforts by far.
Julie Kavner's voice (Marge Simpson) is annoying beyond words.
Mayim Bialik's character is without any special appeal.
The premise of the film is an interesting one but it does not play out well.
If I was running that embassy, I would have simply turned the Hollander family over to the Russians. A few hours with this bunch and they would be deporting them - problem solved.
Woody Allen is more neurotic, obnoxious and generally less funny than in many of his other films. This is not one of his best efforts by far.
Julie Kavner's voice (Marge Simpson) is annoying beyond words.
Mayim Bialik's character is without any special appeal.
The premise of the film is an interesting one but it does not play out well.
If I was running that embassy, I would have simply turned the Hollander family over to the Russians. A few hours with this bunch and they would be deporting them - problem solved.