Good concept, poorly executed.

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

A bunch of old-time comedians eating at a deli recall the hopeless tireless talent manager of terrible acts, Danny Rose (Woody Allen). Lounge singer Lou Canova (Nick Apollo Forte) is on the comeback and needs Danny's help with a problem. Lou is married with kids and having an affair with Tina Vitale (Mia Farrow) who was gangster Johnny's former girlfriend. Danny pretends to be Tina's beard which raises the ire of the jealous gangster and his momma.It's a charming combination of characters and feel of a particular world. Woody Allen's Danny Rose is utterly hopeless and endearing. Nick Apollo Forte fits the over-the-hill lounge singer although I would love the role to be played by an actual actor. Mia Farrow is simply great. This is a particular movie with its particular charm. There are a lot of unknowns in the movie. That's also part of the charm but at times, I wish for more experienced actors.

Maybe not top 5 Woody Allen but around or near the top 10. Broadway Danny Rose is somewhat different for him, he cuts down a little on the verbal wit, there's little deep analysing and there is nothing here that can be deemed as self-indulgent(like some Woody Allen films have been criticised to be), yet it is still characteristic of Allen's writing style and the humour is still unmistakable. Broadway Danny Rose is terrifically shot in black and white, there's a harshness but also a real beauty to the photography, and the costumes and scenery are lovely too. The music is filled with Allen's most used music genre, jazz, and it's very soulful and catchy, while Allen directs tightly but never heavy-handedly. The dialogue, even if other Woody Allen films are more insightful, is still witty and has many hilarious lines that are quotable too, but most of the humour in Broadway Danny Rose lies in the plot and characterisation which are both done brilliantly. There are many funny scenes especially the shoot out involving helium- probably the funniest scene of the entire film- and there is a light-heartedness that gives the film a real sweetness and charm that never felt forced. Not to mention that the film has a really poignant ending, more so than any other Woody Allen film apart from perhaps The Purple Rose of Cairo. Allen has never had a character more likable or sympathetic, he brings eccentricity to his performance that really sparkles but he also gives an understated touch that allows you to relate to him. An unrecognisable Mia Farrow also gives one of her best performances in any of his films, very amusing and confident. Overall, funny, sweet, touching and accessible, even non-Woody Allen fans are likely to find some value to it. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Danny finds himself in a series of complications, due to his willingness to help a friend. He (Woody) is suddenly thrust into a tussle with the mob when a lounge singer enlists him in helping him get his mistress (Mia Farrow) to attend his big night. Danny, with the girl, is making people jealous and becomes the object of a mob hit. I love that the little guy with the glasses makes people jealous. Sort of Chaplainesque in a way. Things change and people escape all kinds of trouble, but Danny remains true-blue and is very heroic in his role. He takes the high road and ends up where he started. He does get a sandwich named after him, however. Not bad. This is a delightful movie with Allen allowing himself great flexibility as an actor. The supporting cast and a whole lot of comedians make it a worthwhile couple of hours.

Woody Allen aka Mr.Cinema, as I lovingly call him, brings us a yet another Masterstroke with his 1984 classic 'Broadway Danny Rose'. A hilarious, memorable film, that works from start to end! 'Broadway Danny Rose' Synopsis: In his attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress, a hapless talent agent is mistaken as her lover by a jealous gangster.'Broadway Danny Rose' is laugh-out-loud funny. Its a roller-coaster ride, where each character, have a certain absurdity & craziness associated with themselves. Mr.Cinema's Screenplay depicts a loser's story with a winning spirit. His Direction, on the other-hand, is as perfect as it can get. Cinematography is vast. Editing is nicely done. Performance-Wise: Mr. Cinema is simply brilliant as Danny Rose. He's insanely funny throughout. Mia Farrow is top-notch. Nick Apollo Forte does his bit well. On the whole, 'Broadway Danny Rose' is a comedic jewel.