Oh hej, folks! So I just watched “Mighty Aphrodite,” a Woody Allen film, and, I’ll tell you, it’s the kind of quirky comedy that makes you both laugh and kinda go, “huh, what just happened?” The story is all about Lenny who sets out to find the biological mother of his adopted son—only to discover she’s a ditzy yet endearing escort played hilariously by Mira Sorvino. And let’s give her a hand, man, she’s brilliant in this role, like an unexpected smorgasbord of silliness and heart all rolled into one.
I remember it was a nippy autumn evening in Stockholm back in ’95 when I first caught a glimpse of this on TV. I had just come back from a frustrating game of five-a-side football with the lads, bruised like a smörgåstårta that fell off the table. Settling down in my apartment with a cup of svart kaffe, the film’s Greek chorus—which honestly feels weirdly outta place at times—began, and I found myself chuckling so much, the coffee nearly ended up on the carpet.
Yet, I must admit, Woody Allen’s humor doesn’t always land for me. Some jokes feel a bit awkward, like trying to explain ‘fika’ to someone who thinks coffee is just a quick gulp. You know what I mean? And yeah, I’m not quite sure how these classical elements vibe with the modern storyline, like having köttbullar with sushi, but somehow it’s kinda intriguing?
This movie might not redefine romcoms, but it sure is a funny detour worthy of a lazy Sunday afternoon. For those wanting a whip of nostalgia mixed with oddball humor, click the trailer link down below and bask in the weird yet charming adventure of Lenny.
