Whether directing or acting, "Blue Jasmine" is worth watching. As for whether such a humorous and melancholy movie can stand the test of time and become a classic, only time can answer.
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Blue Jasmine--Death of Grace
Pearlie 2022-03-23 09:01:36
To be honest, this "Blue Jasmine" has too many similarities with the classic "A Streetcar Named Desire". The plot and characters of the former have a deep shadow of the latter. However, "A Streetcar Named Desire" has a strong thematic expression. It describes the life of a woman and shows the social phenomenon of the gradual elimination of aristocrats and the rise of laborers after World War II. At the same time, some of the nobles refused to change, resulting in such a tragedy that Vivien Leigh starred in. Comparatively speaking, "Blue Jasmine" is more about a concern for women themselves. It magnifies the confusion and loss of modern women. This kind of grasp is precise and unique, and has been significantly strengthened in both the acting and directing links. But fundamentally, this film is not strongly critical. The source of Jasmine's tragedy is actually not fully answered, and this interpretation of self-inflicted is just a small gimmick played by Woody Allen in the narrative. Regarding the source of Jasmine's tragedy, if it is the drawbacks of capitalism, it is too heavy; if it is the inferiority of women, it is too extreme; if it is classified as a fixed number, it is almost nonsense... All these reasons It seems that they are not comprehensive enough, but they cannot be ignored. Maybe Woody Allen was just like a acquaintance who lit a cigarette after dinner and told a little story. This is not some kind of deep crusade, but a brief account of Jasmine, a reflection on the female self.
Whether directing or acting, "Blue Jasmine" is worth watching. As for whether such a humorous and melancholy movie can stand the test of time and become a classic, only time can answer.
Whether directing or acting, "Blue Jasmine" is worth watching. As for whether such a humorous and melancholy movie can stand the test of time and become a classic, only time can answer.
Extended Reading
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[last lines]
Jasmine: [talking to herself] It's fraught with peril. They gossip, you know, they talk. I saw Danny. Yes, did I tell you? He's getting married. A weekend in Palm Beach means I can wear... what could I wear? I can wear the Dior dress I bought in Paris. Yes, my black dress. Well, Hal always used to surprise me with jewelry. Extravagant pieces. I think he used to buy them at auction. It's so obvious what you're doing. You think I don't know. French au pair.
[Blue Moon begins playing]
Jasmine: This was playing on the Vineyard. Blue Moon. I used to know the words. I knew the words. Now they're all a jumble.
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Jasmine: Tip big boys, tip big because you get good service and they count on tips.