Jellyfish

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dave s Jellyfish sometimes comes across as, well…a jellyfish, a large gelatinous mass with no definition and no sense of direction. However, when you least expect it, it sidles up and stings you with considerable impact. A bride spends her honeymoon in a rundown hotel, her mobility restricted by a broken leg. An immigrant tends to the needs of an elderly woman who does not speak her language. A young woman, tormented by her past, finds an abandoned girl at the beach and becomes her short-term guardian. While the stories aren't narratively connected, they all deal with characters in turmoil who are trying to establish some sort of connection with those around them. It's beautifully shot, subtly acted and nicely written with equal amounts of understated humor and overstated drama. It's also baffling, frustrating and strangely satisfying. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member According to the synopsis, there is a common thread weaved into these 3 stories; I really didn't see it, however, I found each story extremely enjoyable and just fun to watch. Events in every day peoples lives... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member How on earth has this movie rated so highly? Anyone who speaks Hebrew can see that the actors either under act or over act. For heavens sakes, just because it's a foreign movie doesn't make it great. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member An enigma of a film that holds on to the heart. It's mysterious, strange and beautiful. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was a delightful surprise, one of the most original and charming movies I've seen in a long time. It's difficult to say exactly what it is that makes this movie so good, especially since it's a tiny-budget, Israeli movie that doesn't much resemble anything else I can think of. But in its small, offbeat way, it's a great movie. Even the plot is hard to concisely summarize. The movie follows three women going through their lives in Tel Aviv. There are a few points where their stories briefly intersect with each other, but they never really meet or converge in any major way. Keren (Noa Knoller) is a newlywed whose honeymoon takes a disappointing turn. Batya (Sarah Adler) is a waitress for a catering company, who unexpectedly finds herself taking care of a mysterious little girl who appears at the beach. Joy (Ma-nenita Da Latorre) is a Filipina nurse working in Israel to earn money for her family back home. None of these stories go in quite the way you might expect. Everything just sort of unfolds at a natural pace, which is impressive given that the movie is only 78 minutes long. The performances are completely naturalistic and convincing. While the movie obviously had a small budget, the camerawork and editing are good enough for the movie to feel professional. To be honest, I'm not sure what else to say about this one. It's a rich, sometimes abstract, symbolism-filled movie that's open to interpretation, but at the same time it succeeds as a group of down-to-earth, human stories. I'm not sure what it means, but I liked it. It's worth your while to seek this one out - it's a lovely, almost magical little movie. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Although slightly absurd and at times a little rough around the edges, Jellyfish is clearly an interesting film that blends both fantasy and realism together as the characters try to make some meaning out of their lives.I highly recommend it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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