The third film in the series, Blue Jasmine, tells the story of Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) after her fall from glory as a New York Socialite, as her husband is imprisoned for financial fraud. She packs her bags and moves, along with her Louis Vuitton luggage, to San Francisco to live with her estranged sister, who leads a life completely opposite of what Jasmine was used to.
Jasmine tries to pick her life up again as gracefully as she can, despite her weighing past and her nervous breakdowns.
Meanwhile, Woody Allen shifts between the hard present times, and her glorious and superficial past, slowly depicting her fall from glory as well as her attempt to get back on her feet.
The story is cruel. As you attentively watch the sisters' lives unravel, you understand that there is a big chance that neither of them will get their happy ending. In a way, it brings forth a deeper element in the film, which is that of reality. You realize that these women could just as well be people you come across with in your life.
Cate Blanchett is exceptional in this film. In my opinion, she is the film. Watching her so carefully unravel the deep psychological issues of the character, while still fighting to retain her sanity is intoxicating.
The story is cruel. As you attentively watch the sisters' lives unravel, you understand that there is a big chance that neither of them will get their happy ending. In a way, it brings forth a deeper element in the film, which is that of reality. You realize that these women could just as well be people you come across with in your life.
Cate Blanchett is exceptional in this film. In my opinion, she is the film. Watching her so carefully unravel the deep psychological issues of the character, while still fighting to retain her sanity is intoxicating.
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