In Case You Missed It #3: Frances Ha Review
This is the segment where I talk about movies pre-2015 that may have escaped the public consciousness in recent years. I'm Logan Tyler Smith, and this is In Case You Missed It.
In "Frances Ha", a young New York dancer drifts through life while everyone else around her seems to be advancing in life. Going from a variety of living areas and dancing jobs, the young woman must eventually grow up and accept herself as an individual.
Frances Ha is certainly not for everyone. While it, at first glance, appears to be a romantic comedy or drama, certain aspects of the film seem to defy genre conventions. The funny, well-acted protagonist never actually finds love, save for maintaining an important friendship in her life.
The dialogue of the film may slow down parts of the film, but it remains a thing of beauty. Writer-director Noah Baumbach humanizes his characters (especially Greta Gerwig's humorous role) with a collection of witty, nuanced writings. Despite occasional narrative drag, we know exactly who these characters are and really empathize with them.
Despite this, the film is not subtle at all. The dialogue may be well-written, but it can occasionally offend with it's candid, explicit, and profane statements.
For those looking for a low-concept, notably black and white film with an old yet progressives soul, than this movie is worth your time. If you're not into that particular brand of indie film, than you do not have to consider it on your watchlist (as much as I highly recommend it).
That's my take. I'm Logan Tyler Smith and this has been In Case You Missed It.
In "Frances Ha", a young New York dancer drifts through life while everyone else around her seems to be advancing in life. Going from a variety of living areas and dancing jobs, the young woman must eventually grow up and accept herself as an individual.
Frances Ha is certainly not for everyone. While it, at first glance, appears to be a romantic comedy or drama, certain aspects of the film seem to defy genre conventions. The funny, well-acted protagonist never actually finds love, save for maintaining an important friendship in her life.
The dialogue of the film may slow down parts of the film, but it remains a thing of beauty. Writer-director Noah Baumbach humanizes his characters (especially Greta Gerwig's humorous role) with a collection of witty, nuanced writings. Despite occasional narrative drag, we know exactly who these characters are and really empathize with them.
Despite this, the film is not subtle at all. The dialogue may be well-written, but it can occasionally offend with it's candid, explicit, and profane statements.
For those looking for a low-concept, notably black and white film with an old yet progressives soul, than this movie is worth your time. If you're not into that particular brand of indie film, than you do not have to consider it on your watchlist (as much as I highly recommend it).
That's my take. I'm Logan Tyler Smith and this has been In Case You Missed It.
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