Sunday, 20 July 2014

A Streetcar Named Jasmine

Blue Jasmine (2013)

Written and directed by Woody Allen this film stars Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins, Alec Baldwin and Bobby Cannavale. Following her husband's arrest for a massive financial scam a woman goes to San Francisco to live with her poor sister.

There is more than a hint of Tennessee William's “A Streetcar Named Desire” about this tale of a woman who is mentally unravelling. This is not the funniest Woody Allen film by a long way and maybe not overly insightful but it is certainly entertaining through out. What stands out most is Cate Blanchett who is stunning in the title role and this film is worth watching for that alone.


4/5

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