BLUE JASMINE

If you have not seen this movie yet, I'd suggest you drop what you're doing - dishes - laundry - whatever! and go check it out. Expect to be blown-away by Cate Blanchett's stellar performance. Critics describe her as "a scene- chewing velociraptor". If like me, you wondered what's a velociraptor?' - it's a dinosaur. If she doesn't gobble up a golden globe for this part, I shall do what Noddy does, and eat my helmet! To describe her performance in the movie as `Brilliant`would be an understatement.

The movie was written and directed by Woody Allen and people are saying it is one of his best movies - ever! Dunno about that as I have not seen all his movies, but I did certainly enjoy this one - very much!

Cate Blanchett plays the part of Jasmine, a newly divorced desperate housewife kind-of-gal from New York who goes to San Francisco to start a new life. She has nary a skill to survive and arrives at her sister`s shabby home (where she will be staying until she finds her feet) dressed in Chanel from head-to-toe, and carrying three massive Louis Vuitton suitcases...Her adopted sister Ginger is also brilliantly portreyed by actress Sally Hawkins.

Critics say Woody Allen dug deep into the well of the movie 'A street car named Desire' as the story line is very similar. The Marlon Brando in this movie was played by Andrew Dice-Clay who plays the part of Ginger`s loser boyfriend. Alec Baldwin played the part of Jasmine's cad husband...you could say he was playing himself!! He was brilliant in the part; I guess in real life he is familiar with this role. Ahem...!!

Woody Allen is renowned for his ability to destroy a woman, and make it entertaining. In this case it was poor Jasmine whose philandering husband leaves her for a woman she describes as "only a teenager!" Was Jasmine Mia Farrow? now that's the question everybody who has seen this movie is asking. The movie was a wonderful character study and you will have fun! So drop what you`re doing and by the way if you`re going to the Odeon in downtown Victoria, DO NOT EAT POPCORN - it is too noisy. This cinema is too intimate and cosy for popcorn. We were chewed out for making too much noise by an irate old guy sitting in front of us. How do you eat popcorn silently? especially when's it's so yummy and buttery? Now that`s another interesting question to add to the list you'll no doubt have when you watch this movie for yourself.

Enjoy!

Choo Choo for now,

Love,

Patricia xxx