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Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite
1995 ·95 min ·United States of America ·R 18+
7.5
IMDb 7.0 КП 7.0 RT 78% MC 60
Comedy, Romance
Director: Woody Allen
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When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy.

Budget: $15M
US Gross: $6.47M
Worldwide: $26M
Woody Allen
Actor
Mira Sorvino
Actor
Pamela Blair
Actor
🏆 Academy Awards 1996 — Best Supporting Actress
🏆 Golden Globe 1996 — Best Supporting Actress
🎬 BAFTA 1996 — Best Supporting Actress
🎬 Screen Actors Guild Awards 1996 — Best Supporting Actress
🎬 Academy Awards 1996 — Best Screenplay

Mighty Aphrodite is widely recognized for Mira Sorvino's standout, Academy Award-winning performance, which injects vibrant energy into Woody Allen’s classic blend of romantic comedy and intellectual musing. While the film's integration of a Greek chorus receives praise for its unique narrative structure, opinions on the overall consistency of the pacing and plot remain divided.

Acting Mira Sorvino delivers an exceptional, standout performance that elevates the entire production.
Direction The integration of a Greek chorus provides a clever, unique stylistic device to frame the narrative.
Theme The film effectively balances intellectual themes with a lighthearted, whimsical comedic tone.
Pacing The narrative rhythm is erratic and inconsistent, leading to a disjointed viewing experience for some.
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