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Frances Ha

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Frances (Greta Gerwig) goes from apartment to apartment in Brooklyn as she looks for a job and a stable partner.
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Audiences will need to tolerate a certain amount of narrative drift, but thanks to sensitive direction from Noah Baumbach and an endearing performance from Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha makes it easy to forgive.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) [A] sweetly frivolous tale of stony-broke hipsters navigating creative dreams and disappointments in New York City. Rated: 4/5 Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Sarah Mirk Bitch Media A rare and wonderful film that give thanks for friends and revels in life's low times. Jan 15, 2021 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator Yes, it is rather kooky, and highly self-conscious... but it's also sweet, endearing, touching, and features proper women you can actually believe in, and who aren't just drippily searching for love, which is something of a novelty. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Branyan Towe Loud and Clear Reviews Greta Gerwig is delightful as Frances. If you know her more as a director, this will probably be a welcome surprise Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 29, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Noah Baumbach solidly directs Frances Ha while Greta Gerwig delivers a strong performance in her portrayal of struggling dancer. Rated: 4/5 Dec 27, 2023 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia A comedy that Baumbach adorns with a notable layer of black and white, but whose dramatic core, in short, becomes routine and terribly superfluous when Gerwig walks aimlessly through the streets of New York to find maturity. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wesley W It was so obvious Noah Baumbach thought he was making the next Annie Hall... He failed. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Luis I There were moments when I felt this film was about me. There were moments when I thought I was watching what might become one of my favorite films. And then there were moments when the film lost me. The movie follows a classic narrative structure, but it does so in a very understated way. At first glance, it might feel like a loose sequence of events, but the key plot points are subtly woven in, easy to dismiss as just another random moment in the protagonist’s life. That said, there are times when the story feels scattered, jumping quickly from one scene to the next, making it difficult to grasp how the plot is progressing. While this could be an intentional choice to reflect the character’s psyche and chaotic lifestyle, it’s not a narrative style that will resonate with everyone. Stylistically, the film delivers, with shots and camerawork reminiscent of a Woody Allen drama and French New Wave. Some viewers might struggle to relate to the main character and her choices, but the portrayal is thoughtful, nuanced, and brilliantly executed by Greta Gerwig. Her performance brings a deeply human quality to the role, making even the character’s more puzzling decisions feel grounded. The film is short, beautiful, and concise, exactly what you might expect from Noah Baumbach. It’s a fun, emotional, and dialogue-driven drama that leaves a lasting impression. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Tara J It's quite a slow film and I nearly gave up after 30 minutes, but glad I persevered. It's a sweet coming of age -type film, though the character seemed quite naive for a 27 year old, (and too old to be trying to be a dancer, and not a very good one!). I know lots of us don't have life figured out at 27 but she was especially immature; though some might say refreshingly so. Overall, an endearing film but not for the impatient or those looking for drama. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review matthew C 3rd viewing and love it just as much. Watched it with my wife who had never seen it, she loves it too. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Leaburn O Pretty decent art house comedy with a touch of the female Woody Allen about it, especially with the NY location. Watched on Amazon Prime. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review mark c this movie is so charming Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Frances (Greta Gerwig) goes from apartment to apartment in Brooklyn as she looks for a job and a stable partner.
Director
Noah Baumbach
Producer
Noah Baumbach, Scott Rudin, Lila Yacoub, Rodrigo Teixeira
Screenwriter
Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
RT Features, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 17, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.1M
Runtime
1h 25m
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