Hollywood Ending

"It's going to be a shot in the dark!"

May 3 2002 PG-13 1h 52m
Comedy, Romance

Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.

Plot

Val Waxman is a film director who was once big in the 1970's and 1980's, but has now has been reduced to directing TV commercials. Finally, he gets an offer to make a big film. But, disaster strikes, when Val goes temporarily blind, due to paranoia. So, he and a few friends, try to cover up his disability, without the studio executives or the producers knowing that he is directing the film blind.

Written by

Woody Allen

Directed by

Woody Allen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Gravier Productions, DreamWorks Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
29,064
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA