(2013) [Trailer]
Director: Woody Allen [IMDB]
I can't say I'm a huge Woody Allen fan. I mean, I could say that... but I would be lying to you and that's not cool. Everytime I think about having a Woody marathon I remember the dude has bolted out over 70 films and then I decide to just wash those thoughts away with a shitty 80's horror movie. Blue Jasmine is the fourth film I've seen by him and I'm hoping this is the one to light my Woody Allen fire.
Synopsis: An ultra rich Manhattanite loses everything and is forced to move in with her plain Jane sister in San Francisco.
This is by far the best Woody Allen film I've seen, which isn't saying much... but still, there you have it. Blue Jasmine is a wonderful look at crazy. That neurosis is delivered brilliantly by Cate Blanchett who is extremely convincing. After my viewing, I couldn't imagine anyone else in her role... she would be the definition on "owing it". Everyone else was alright, but felt a little lackluster compared to Cate. I thought the sister and all her friends in San Francisco felt too New York or too New Jerseyish to be from there. Plus, she lives in San Francisco in a decent sized apartment and is a grocery bagger... I call bullshit.
The story of Blue Jasmine is interestingly laid out by Woody and it's paced perfectly. I loved the ending, which was like a nice depression cherry on top. My internal promise to start watch more Woody Allen films has once again been ignited. We'll see what comes next, but for now... go see this.
