Woody Allen Surpassed our Expectations!
.... The hussies have left their books by their beds. It's October, the nights are drawing in and a night out at the cinema becomes very appealing.
.... Our local cinema, The Forum in Hexham, is inexpensive, comfortable and very well supported. At only £6 per adult, a nice cafe to meet in, limited adverts and free parking it beats a trek into Newcastle on several counts.
.... "Let's go and see the New Woody Allen Film", a Hussie suggests. "Oh no"! came the groans. Is he or any of his wives and girlfriends in it? No! the iconic Cate Blanchett has the lead role. Was she there to raise the profile of this film or could this new Woody Allen Script hold its own? Reviews suggested we should give it a go.
.... We were not disappointed. The film was full on right from the off and as the story unfolded we were quickly sucked into the characters lives. Cate or Jasmine (Jeanette) arrives penniless at her adopted sister's house in San Francisco. Desperate for a place to stay while she attempts to rebuild her life, Jasmine is forced to accept her downgraded surroundings, her sister's downtrodden lifestyle and her unsavoury choice of 'friends'. Jasmine's very public breakdown was blamed on her cheating, philandering husband, jailed for his fraudulent deals causing her sister to lose her life fortune, ruining his son's lifetime career prospects and, ultimately, catapulting Jasmine into total meltdown!! Or so we were led to believe!
..... Jasmine's sister and son blamed Jasmine totally for her denial about the situation, stating she new what was going on but turned a blind eye. Jasmine wants to revive and continue a life she thought she was dragged away from after being swept off her feet by husband to be, Alec Baldwin. Desperately grasping at any idea of a career she may be able to achieve but always falling short.
.... The supporting actors play a brilliant part - elevating Jasmine in her role. The contrasts between sisters, husbands and boyfriends make the situations very believable in this entertaining comedy with sad undertones. Although Woody Allen has a niche following, this film will definitely appeal to a wider audience.
.... A movie that "posed many questions whilst offering no solutions". The abrupt ending certainly prompted much discussion on the way out! It seems the higher the social climb the greater the fall! This film has been likened to a Tennessee Williams play - A Streetcar Named Desire. Looking at the synopsis this certainly rings true, although none of The Hussies have read it. We may note this one for a future read!
.... Whilst waiting in the cafe for hussies to gather we perused the up and coming posters and are going to enjoy a spell at being a film buff. Next film meet will be to see the gorgeous Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. Meanwhile Chekhov beckons. Next meet to discuss these short stories will be Thursday 7th November.
.... Hopefully you'll join us for our book reviews, film reviews and restaurant reviews ....
21st October 2013
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