Frances Ha (2013)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

This review contains spoilers.Frances Ha is a black and white movie in the drama genre and stars Greta Gerwig as Frances Ha. Frances Ha is an out of work dancer. This movie focuses on Frances relation with her best friend as it deteriorates from moving apart. Along Frances' journey she confronts her past and future as she discovers herself.Frances Ha is a well directed, well written, and well acted movie. At about 90 minutes of run time, this movies does not overstay its welcome. Scenes flow well and the audience can see the deterioration of Frances and Sophie's relation as the two drift apart. Viewers that are not interested in a slice of life story may find this movie dull. The director does an excellent job for the most part in conveying the feeling of each scene. It is only some scenes such as Frances' alumni party scene which is not as well directed.The writing and acting in this movie is top notch. The audience spends most of their time with Greta Gerwig as Frances and the performance is magnetic. Frances should be an unlikable protagonist. She is needy, impulsive, duplicitous, and unconfident. However, Greta Gerwig portrays the character so well that the audience can feel for the character's plight. Many people have been down on their luck; and comparing their own success to that of their friends. It is simply too easy to believe that others have it better than you do and it would damage your own image. As a viewer, Greta Gerwig is able to convince the audience to empathize with her character's plight. Even as the character does actions the audience does not agree with, the viewer can still understand why she did it. It is this attribute that endears the movie and its characters to the viewer.The basic plot of the movie is generic but the smaller details such as dialog are well done. The writer and director does a good job with creating believable and dialog that one can both enjoy and analyze.I would recommend Frances Ha. However, I recognize it is not a movie for everyone. It is a movie that requires the viewer to be in a certain mood and willing to watch a movie that does not have a payoff. This genre of movie is not a movie with an easy payout. To anyone wanting an alternative to the big budget Hollywood dramas, look no further than Frances Ha.

Simple story that focuses on a character and little vignettes in her life. A tad aimless, but with charm. Kind of like an afternoon tea in the sunshine... in movie form...

Noah Baumbach has done a wonderful job. This movie is like a dream. Shot in Black & White, it shows real art. Storyline shows France (Greta Gerwig) as a happy-go-lucky youth trying to live to her fullest. Earning money by dancing, she is just living it up. Her character is so vibrant and dreamy, it just makes you envy her. Her best friend, Sophie(Mickey Sumner) leaves her to be with her boyfriend; which leaves Frances alone and homeless. She is also sacked from her job, which complicates situations even more. Even though she has a lot of problems, she acts joyous. Cinematography is pretty neat. Depicts New York and Paris very well. Although its all B&W, it gives a conceptual feel. Production is very apt. It depicts the feel of the characters and their emotions. All the actors have done an amazing job. Makes you feel genuine. Overall, the movie is very entertaining, plus the tracks in background show a really good taste in music. Adds a unique feel to the picture.

This is a story of a girl, Frances, who is awkward and wants to be a pro dancer. She always lives desperately and does the things hard. She lives an apartment with her best friend, Sophie. She wants to be with Sophie forever, but Sophie leaves the apartment because Sophie lives with her boyfriend. Frances is alone, and her job of dance doesn't well. She doesn't know what to do. However, she catches up on herself again. Then she does gradually what she can do. She moves us, and I think I won't fear a failure and will work hard. Also, this is a black-and-white movie, the simple mood is very good and fits into the story. I don't like black-and-white movies very much, but this movie is visible. In conclusion, I recommend this movie people who worry about their future or themselves. I want to watch this again.