Take the Money and Run

 (1971)

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DVD MovieGuide
Nonetheless, I think Take the Money and Run works better than some of his other films of the era. She seems drab and lifeless in the role and does nothing with it. Dialogue fares somewhat poorly, as much of the speech appears edgy and tinny. ... Full Review

BBC Films
Allen said in a statement: "When he was at the top of his game, nobody was better. Joffe picked up the best picture award at the 1978 Oscars ceremony after Allen decided to stay away. ... Full Review

Urban Cinefile
Take The Money And Run is a funny film and it has value as an historic archive. This was the first laugh I ever enjoyed at the expense of Allen, the nerd you either love him or hate him, much as he both loves and hates himself, I suspect. ... Full Review

Chicago Sun-Times
Woody Allen 's " Take the Money and Run " has some very funny moments, and you'll laugh a lot, but in the last analysis it isn't a very funny movie. In " Take the Money and Run ," Allen hasn't quite succeeded in translating his unique comic style (a national treasure) into movie terms. ... Full Review

DVD Town
Enough of it works to make the film worthwhile. The first bright spot in Virgil's life comes when he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young laundress, Louise (Janet Margolin). ... Full Review

DVD Town
Take the Money and Run" is a funny film from start to finish....But low budget or not, "Take the Money and Run" is a successful comedy.....His fans will be delighted to have this landmark film on DVD, even without extras.....Marcel Hillaire is hilarious as Fritz, a crook who used to be a real director.... ... Full Review