Review of Blue Jasmine (2013) by Cinemaphile — 28 Jul 2016
Blue Jasmine is Woody Allen's strongest female character since Annie Hall. Part Greek tragedy, part morality play, Allen applies his traditional theme of infidelity to the perils of today's financial markets, with more dramatic than comedic effect.
Cate Blanchett excels at the dual persona Jasmine, establishing herself as the front runner for next year's Oscar for Best Actress. Departing from his lighter, more nostalgic recent efforts, Allen's Blue Jasmine is similar to that of Shadows and Fog, exploring the darker aspects of human character, specifically, inaction in the face of injustice.
Not to be missed, catch it in the theater. Blue Jasmine is also a welcome addition to your Blu Ray collection.
This review of Blue Jasmine (2013) was written by Cinemaphile on 28 Jul 2016.
Blue Jasmine has generally received positive reviews.
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