- Release Date: 1998
- Runtime: 105 min
- Genre: Documentary, Music
- Starring: Letty Aronson, Soon-Yi Previn, Dan Barrett, Simon Wettenhall ... see all
- Director: Barbara Kopple
- Plot: Wild Man Blues is a 1998 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, about the musical avocation of actor/director/comic Woody Allen. The film takes its name from a jazz composition sometimes... Read more
User Reviews
The Notorius Soon-Yi
May 24, 2005
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May 24, 2005arckitekt - yahoo.com
Is how Woody introduces his new bride to the world. Insightful and humorous look at the film-maker's journey through Europe. Gracious and humble, blissfully unaware of his superstar status. Full of brilliant moments and anecdotes.... Full review
Surprising, Revealing, Entertaining
May 24, 2005
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May 24, 2005paul_delgrosso - yahoo.com
Who knew Woody Allen is part of a jazz band -- and is the weakest link in the band?!?! This revealing documentary shows Woody on tour in Europe where he is idolized not just as a filmmaker, but as a jazz... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Apr 24, 1998theglobeandmail.com
Wild Man Blues is more interesting for its subtext than its content.....the millionaire director and his bride are so obviously enjoying.....Most importantly, Allen, the consummate writer/actor/director, is always in charge and absolute control of his "performance..... ... Full Review
| Sep 07, 1997Variety
the entertaining concert footage.... ... Full Review
James Berardinelli's Reviews
the least interesting elements of the film....its frustratingly brief musical interludes....less reticent about public displays of affection.... ... Full Review
News
Woodstock: More Than Just the Music
nytimes.com –
2009-08-12
In a career marked by documentaries that have won Oscars ("Harlan County U.S.A.," "American Dream") or deserved to ("Wild Man Blues," "Shut Up & Sing") Barbara Kopple has pursued a lesser-known sideline: Woodstock films. ... Full Article
Derek Wadsworth
telegraph.co.uk –
2009-03-23
Wild Man Blues is a skillfully made, straightforward documentary film recording Woody Allen's 1996 concert tour of Europe with his New Orleans style jazz band. ... Full Article



