Mighty Aphrodite

The film is a brashly comic provocation, a dare disguised as a doodle.....it's Allen's willingness to face such troubling facts that adds resonance to the wicked fun of Mighty Aphrodite.....The subtext of Mighty Aphrodite is a neurotic's nightmare:....Mighty Aphrodite is an uneven blend of mirth and malice.... ... Full Review

It's an inventive movie (now on home video), imaginative and rich in detail, with a twisting plot that winds merrily through distinct worlds. But he fails when he attempts to float a balloon for himself, to get the audience to suspend its disbelief and accept Allen, a withered Romeo, as a sweet-natured naif. ... Full Review

Most of the laughs in "Aphrodite" come from a clever framing device. Because he is funny when he wants to be, because comic lines and situations come easily to him, Allen rarely turns out a film that doesn't give you something to laugh at. ... Full Review

On its own merits, however, "Mighty Aphrodite" is Woody Lite, a few hilarious moments, some mildly amusing ones and too many that are crass and vulgar without being sufficiently funny to redeem them. Allen plays a Manhattan sportswriter whose wife (Carter) wants her own art gallery. ... Full Review

Mighty Aphrodite beats its messages over your head with a stick. The real disappointment here is that Mighty Aphrodite lacks the rich subtlety of Allen's previous work. ... Full Review

In "Aphrodite," Allen plays Lenny, a neurotic sportswriter married to overambitious art dealer Amanda (Helena Bonham Carter). In this loser-and-the-whore story line, Allen's sensibilities have taken a turn for the nasty. ... Full Review

Mighty Aphrodite may not be Allen on top-form but it's nevertheless pretty fine entertainment. The acting is generally competent except for Sorvino, who is excellent. ... Full Review

The comedy, most of which is light and easily accessible, is worthy of some laughs....Mighty Aphrodite , Woody Allen's 1995 film, lacks the brilliance and hilarity of his two previous efforts....the movie has a good sense of irony.....While not up to the level of many of Allen's recent films, Mighty Aphrodite is nevertheless an entertaining diversion.....The shining star is, without a doubt, Mira Sorvino ( Amongst Friends, Barcelona ), giving the finest performance of an as-yet short career..... ... Full Review

Mighty Aphrodite is a must-see for Allen fans, but also makes for good entertainment for those who don't typically enjoy his movies. Another winning comedy from Woody Allen, and although he has covered much of this same ground before, the writing and characters still make everything seem fresh and vibrant. ... Full Review

Unlike Mighty Aphrodite , in which Allen's on-screen character is apparently irresistible to Mira Sorvino, here his courtship of Roberts is accomplished only through underhand means, and the joke's ultimately on him. Norton and Barrymore stroll hand in hand around a fountain, then burst into a deliciously sloppy rendition of 'Just You, Just Me', and immediately we're right into it, and you can't imagine why it's taken Woody Allen so long to get round to reviving the musical. ... Full Review