Quick Info
- Year
- 2009
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Duration
- 92 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $15M
- Box Office
- $36M
External Ratings
IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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Whatever Works
Our Rating
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
Overview
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
