Review of Gloria (2013) by David G — 10 May 2014
Sure, we've seen many films dealing with middle aged folks attempting to get their groove back, but Gloria, a vibrantly alive and palpably honest character study from Chilean director Sabastian Lelio, is a treat.
The amazing Paulina Garcia is outstanding as the title character, and she is fearless, hilarious and vital as a mother of two adult children who don't really have time for her. She has a cat for a friend, but it belongs to her neighbor.
Gloria refuses to go down easy. Wearing a set of giant red-framed eyeglasses and engulfed in cigarettes smoke, she delightfully trolls singles bars where she drinks, dance and awkwardly flirts with equally emotionally and sexually lost middle-aged men.
One is Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez), an older gent who is yet to be officially unmarried but is invigorated by Gloria's vivacity. Garcia and Hernandez are superb, their performances are ones that stay with you.
Two actors at the top of their games, skillfully portraying the trials of heartache and happiness of late love.
This review of Gloria (2013) was written by David G on 10 May 2014.
Gloria has generally received positive reviews.
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