Rating of
2.5/4
Frances Ha
lastonetoleave - wrote on 06/03/13
Frances Ha (2013) R To say that Frances (Greta Gerwig) is a free spirit would be an understatement. She lives in New York but doesn’t have an apartment, she’s a dancer but doesn’t get paid for it, and her best friend hasn’t spoken to her in weeks. Now, Frances decides that its time for a change. Hope New York City is ready for what Frances has in mind. Greta Gerwig is cute and appealing as Frances, going through life not knowing exactly where she's headed and how she will get there. Mickey Sumner, who plays Sophie, Frances best friend, does a clever job of being the slightly saner of the two. My biggest problem with this film is Frances, while cute, is annoying as hell. She is one of those characters that you just want to shake and tell her to start making some smart decisions. The film was shot in Black and White, as an homage to Woody Allen’s 1979 film, Manhattan, and you can hear in some of the film, some of those famous Allen style dialogue. I wanted to love this film, and there are a few great scenes in the film including a wonderful run/dance through the streets of New York, but ultimately, I don’t love it…I just like it. My Rating: Bargain Matinee
