Not as funny as Allen’s proper debut Take the Money and Run, but a very good sophomore effort. Bananas features some really fantastic moments and an enjoyably satirical plot about a banana republic coup and rebellion.
- Review Series: Woody Allen
Is It Good?
Good (5/8)
Note: This capsule review was originally published elsewhere. If I watch this movie again, I might expand this to a full-length review.
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