Broadway Danny Rose: is it really just a cute story?

Okay, so I finally got around to Broadway Danny Rose and it's...fine? I’m not gonna lie, it’s probably my least favorite Allen film I’ve seen so far (and I've seen a LOT). Mia Farrow's accent is…something, and the whole thing just felt kinda slight. BUT, and this is a big but, something's been bugging me. Everyone talks about it like it's just a sweet, funny story about a schlubby manager and a struggling singer. But what if there's something darker underneath? Think about it: Danny is constantly putting himself in danger for these acts, most of whom are…not great. He's loyal to a fault, even when it's clearly detrimental to him. And the way Tina Vitale (Farrow) treats him, bouncing back and forth, is unsettling. My theory is that Danny's 'niceness' is almost a kind of self-destructive martyrdom. He needs to be the underdog, the one who suffers. The scene where he refuses to ditch the balloon animals during the mob chase? That's not just funny, it's borderline insane! Maybe the comedians telling the story are embellishing, softening the edges, but I think there could be a tragic subtext there. Is Danny a good guy, or just pathologically unable to say no? Does he even want to succeed on a bigger level, or is failing part of his identity? I know it's a reach, maybe I'm just reading too much into it because Woody Allen, but I can't shake the feeling that there's more to Danny's character than meets the eye. Anyone else get this vibe? I mean, maybe not, and it's just a cute lil' movie. But still! Thoughts?