Review of Jolene (2010) by Christopher H — 22 Nov 2012

"Jolene" is the perfect vehicle to launch Jessica Chastain, with her stellar appearance in every scene, through every range of emotion, through every tribulation a young female could endure. Reminiscent of the on-going feel of "Catch Me If You Can", Jolene (Chastain) travels the country from lover to lover, hitting road block after road block, whether through death or simply poor judgment.

Without Chastain, the film would be lifeless, an on-going saga which drags on a bit too long but with the willingness to put herself completely into the role, with no shame, and a commanding presence in her very first starring role, Chastain proves early on why she's such a successful actress.