Hannah and Her Sisters is a warm, funny and genuine film about families in general and the intertwining lives of three adult sisters. It deals with the connections that alter with the successes and failures that each family member brings with them into their relationships-- this may not sound like a Woody Allen picture, but it has his stamp all the way through it.
There is also a fine minor leimotif about creativity that also runs through the film, as painters, writers, perdormers and even rock musicians make their appearances, and even poetry is used to woo oe sister by another's husband.
I don't think I've ever seen a more anxious and gratifying performance out of Michael Caine, and Dianne Wiest and Barbara Hershey are also astounding. This movie seems to have been filmed at the zenith of the Farrow/Allen blended family, and both their performances are relaxed and responsive.
This is a terrific film for anyone just discovering Allen's talents or just interested in a wonderful social comedy that may remind you of your own family. And what do you know? A happy ending, too.