Movie No. 191 (2013): FRANCES HA
Frances Ha (2013)
Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Greta Gerwig, Grace Gummer
One sure thing: I love this movie. Despite her faults, Frances is a charming character - a twenty-something girl who lives in New York. But, in New York, everyone is goal oriented. She's not. She's living aimlessly. She can't even afford a decent apartment. She's an apprentice in a dance company, but she's not really a dancer. In all that she does, she tries to "belong"; even does things beyond her means. Pretentious you mall call her. But you'll love her (more than feel sorry for her) just the same. This means, the lead actress is outstanding in bringing out the character.
Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Greta Gerwig, Grace Gummer
One sure thing: I love this movie. Despite her faults, Frances is a charming character - a twenty-something girl who lives in New York. But, in New York, everyone is goal oriented. She's not. She's living aimlessly. She can't even afford a decent apartment. She's an apprentice in a dance company, but she's not really a dancer. In all that she does, she tries to "belong"; even does things beyond her means. Pretentious you mall call her. But you'll love her (more than feel sorry for her) just the same. This means, the lead actress is outstanding in bringing out the character.
While Frances Ha will not make the list of greatest films ever made, it is great in its own right. The script is unsentimental. There's actually some "practical wit" in it. It's easy to mistake it for a Woody Allen's, specially that it's set in New York.
By the way, the movie is in black-and-white, and David Bowie's "Modern Love" in the background serves like an effective "garnish" to an already good product.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: November 17, 2013
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