A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love... (www.imdb.com)
Director: Woody Allen (Vicky Christina Barcelona, Midnight in Paris, To Rome with Love)
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins, Bobby Cannavale
Woody Allen films are full of dialogue. Blue Jasmine is no exception. Woody Allen film's heavy dialogue also takes over the possibility of a sensational story. This is also the case for Blue Jasmine. Too much talk. Not enough action. At least this time round it's a good enough watch. We should be thankful for the movie's lead lady. Cate Blanchett's New York, upper-class snob moves to San Francisco to live with her sister (Hawkins). Jasmine is a wreck. She's divorced, without money and integrity, attempting to uphold the look of a patrician, but her eyes give away her anguish and sorrow. Only Blanchett can turn a petty, unsympathetic character in to the complete opposite. If it weren't for her expertise, then Jasmine would drag us into the hell hole she currently resides in.
3.5/5
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