The execution of this idea is perfect: creating an old newsreel of a strange story comes out perfect - Woody Allen, a loving fanatic of the roaring 20's, decides to create himself his own roaring 20's story. And here the idea is out of this world - a human chameleon which can change appearance according to whoever is around him. Of course he does this with his usual style, and he never fails to make the audience laugh their guts out. Magnificent integration of actual footage and made-up film, this is the definition of mockumentary, even interviewing people from the present to talk about the past. Early Allen genius, it is only a pity that he hasn't tried doing something like this ever since.
Review of Zelig
