Despite its good moments - and there really are a handful of them, largely thanks to the presence of Woody Allen -, this average comedy is so harmless in many ways that even its sweet
message about loneliness and connection gets diluted by how perfunctory the plot is.
Not exact matches
While the movie relies on somewhat archetypal characters and a predictable plot, its core
message about overcoming fear and
loneliness by seeing the humanity in one another will resonate with anyone who's ever felt unheard.
I used to play it all night long while the rest of my family slept, completely enveloped in the world and mysteries of the plot, but the most important thing
about VII to me was the
message it gave me and the way it helped me in dealing with loss and
loneliness.