Review of Gloria (2014) by Lyn — 31 May 2014
I guess I've been spoiled by other movies in this genre -- about the middle-aged woman still looking for love. The American version would be visually enjoyable, with a happy ending as our heroine ends up with Steve Martin or Jack Nicholson.
The French version would give us a rich understanding of her issues, because she talks so much about them with an interesting variety of people. I give this movie credit for showing a not-that-attractive woman grappling with midlife prospects that are not too cheery.
But there's not enough of Gloria's thinking or of insights about her internal life. She looks into the mirror and I guess we're supposed to know what she's thinking ... but we don't, necessarily, and none of the supporting characters are very helpful either.
Gloria favors big, odd glasses and likes to dance; that's about it.
This review of Gloria (2014) was written by Lyn on 31 May 2014.
Gloria has generally received positive reviews.
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