Blue Jasmine

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Cicely

Woody Allen's latest is hard to nail down, it has many elements of his comedic films and his dramas. The amazing cast sink their teeth into these great characters and the results are both funny and tragic. Often at the same time.

Some unexpected faces pop up in supporting roles and it was a joy to watch them interact. And of course, Cate Blanchett is amazing, quite theatrical and I can see why all the comparisons to Blanche Dubois. She's a little unhinged... I loved Sally Hawkins and Bobby Cannavale together too.

The structure jumps back and forth as we get exposition through flashbacks, or perhaps they are more than than. They always hit and very specific moments, like we are following Jasmine's stream of consciousness. And yet the filmmaking is still very observational.

It's more than just a character study, but the great tragic character at the heart of the story grows more interesting as the film progresses. very enjoyable.