My favorite scene takes place before one of Woody's dates. He has the girl at his place, and he's incredibly nervous. Picking up an album, the record flies out, smashing against the wall. Then, he tries to lean casually on the back of a chair, which quickly pitches forward, taking Woody down to the floor. Until he learns to relax, and starts taking advice from the ghost of Humphrey Bogart, his dates are hilariously disasterous, examples of what not to do or how not to act if you are trying to impress a woman.

"Play It Again, Sam" is a great date movie because you get to see Woody go on numerous bad dates. This gives something for you and your date to laugh at, because YOUR date couldn't possibly be as bad as Woody's.

The film benefits from great art direction. Whether it's Woody's cluttered apartment, filled with movie memorabilia, or a "Casablanca" like airport, complete with fog and old fashioned propeller plane, the film's sets look great.

Jerry Lacy is wonderful as the ghost of Humphrey Bogart, complete with hat and trench coat. This is the same role that Lacy played to perfection on stage. The scenes where Allen consults with Bogie, while in the presence of women unaware of the ghost's presence, are clever and well played.