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The movie reveals its serious undertones (with commentary by the Greek chorus, which occasionally breaks into song and dance) while at the same time developing a plot that lends itself to slapstick.
75
Allen appears determined to craft a motion picture that can be laughed at without plumbing any especially deep neuroses of the human condition.
75
It was only natural that Allen would eventually have to make a Greek drama.
75
Woody Allen's incredible wit is at the heart of all that's wonderful in Mighty Aphrodite, and Woody Allen's incredible ego is at the core of its major flaw.
70
A zippy, frothy confection that emerges as agreeable middle-range Woody.
70
Dependably well made and not quite like any Allen film that came before. Nimble film making like this isn't necessarily geared to the magnum opus, but Mr. Allen can achieve fine, amusing results even while thinking small. [27 October 1995, P.C1]
70
A sketchy trifle that is sporadically amusing but also off-putting around the edges.
70
It's a mixed bag--deftly and hilariously philosophical in some places, deeply disengaged and prosaic in others.
63
Allen's connective scenes are slack and barely functional, and even his asides lack bite.
60
An uneven blend of mirth and malice.
