Movie Corner- Blue Jasmine

Blue Jasmine is the new Woody Allen film.  In it, Cate Blanchett plays Jasmine both before and after her financial life is turned upside down.  Before her world changes, Jasmine lives a life of luxury with husband Hal.  Sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins)  is not quite so fortunate, but after calamity strikes, Jasmine winds up moving in with Ginger in San Francisco, much to the chagrin of Ginger's new boyfriend Chili (Bobby Cannavale). 

The story moves back and forth between Jasmine's old life and new life, and in her new life, Jasmine is an absolute basket case.  She talks to herself, and when she goes completely off the rails, she can't stop talking, often revealing very embarrassing information.  She looks for companionship while reinventing herself as an interior designer.

Blanchett is the highlight of Blue Jasmine, as her unraveled Jasmine is funny and entertaining, yet also mildly disturbing.  Otherwise, there's not a whole lot going on. The film tries to make a statement about class, as Jasmine's sister Ginger is prominently featured, but her subplot revolves mostly around her taste in men.  I'd recommend waiting for the DVD on this one, but do see it for Blanchett's performance.