Blue Jasmine is a story about a rich, middle-aged woman named Jasmine who loses everything because she married a corrupt, womanizing man. With no other choice left in life, she decides to move in with her sister in San Francisco from New York. Transitioning from her luxurious lifestyle to average human being we witness her haunting downfall.
Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine is a masterpiece. Allen’s unique storytelling always makes you feel like part of the movie, and as we saw Jasmine’s life unfold, we were there with her, watching her fall to the bottom. Cate Blanchett’s awe-inspiring performance was unbearably beautiful to watch. I believe Sally Hawkins’ performance was overlooked. It was implied that Jasmine is based on A Streetcar Named Desire’s Blanche Dubois. Honestly, I think almost all female leads in Woody Allen movies are based on Blanche Dubois. He’s the only man who is brave enough to explore the manic depressives, the neurotics, and the complexities of being a woman. Overall, this film is exceptional. Woody Allen keeps getting better. His vision is so divine and inspiring. I would highly recommend it.
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