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Frances Ha (2012),
Director: Noah Baumbach, rated R for language,
sexual discussions
"Delightful... Gerwig is a Joy" - Glamour
  Starring:
Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Adam Driver, Michael Zegen, Patrick
Heusinger, Michael Esper, Charlotte d'Amboise, Grace Gummer
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"The only people who
can afford to be artists in New York are rich." -
Sophie
Why watch this? It's
sort of Woody Allen does Napoleon Dynamite for young New
Yorkers in the 2010's.
Plot Summary:
Frances, a 27-year-old struggling apprentice dancer in New York
City, navigates a chaotic life of financial instability and
professional uncertainty after her roommate best friend moves
out. While grappling with the loss of her closest bond and
failing to secure stable work, she moves between apartments,
including a short stint in Paris. Despite these setbacks, she
continues to pursue her artistic goals with chaotic energy.
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Dad's Preview:
This film initially grabbed me enough to watch it a second time.
I've had friends that lived in NYC, and this film captures the
vibe of living in that bustling metropolis. Yet, into this
maelstrom comes Frances, a native of California. She, and her
tall frame, wants to dance, yet it's extremely competitive. She
loses her best friend and their goofy relationship. But she
soldiers on. Gerwig, who co-wrote the script, delivers an
off-kilter performance that is completely likeable, and I really
fell in love with her exhausting energy. It was wise, and I
cannot precisely say why, to release the film in black and
white. It does gives it a more intimate feel in my opinion. |
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Features, Pine District Pics, Scott Rudin Prod.; IFC
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