Probably the most relatable movie I’ve ever seen.

@filmisjustmovingpictures

6 ай бұрын

it's definitely up there

I watched Frances Ha, probably around 2013... an avid developing film buff at the golden age of 15. I loved the film then and still love it now, though I haven't watched it in years. It's a film that I had just kept on thinking about as I grew up from that age of 15 to being an old fucking man at 25 (at least thats how I feel. I know that in 5 years this will be young and I'd be saying the same shit). I do have a special fondness for this film, like a stapleplace in which I can ponder on life aboard. I know the story of Frances is universal, which is why it's so great, but I also think it resonates more deeply with people who are late bloomers. People who were probably told at a young age they were special and gifted, which made them complacent in their older years. And by that time they have become too rigid and resistant, they become stuck. Complacency becomes fear. And fear becomes something more than just 'self-sabotaging', it's the human tendency to hide away. Not from a delusion of our circumstance, but the reality of that big stormy mountain that we know we need to traverse, eventually. Are we hiding, or waiting? Does life happen, do we make it happen, and if it's both - which takes more precedence? That is a question nobody can answer. In either case, we find a way to adapt - one way or another. We can suffer, but we can't let the world constantly take over us and spit us out. Find retreat in a financially silly decision to go to Paris, 'go for it. worry about the credit later. worry about it all later. clear your mind. become like water. stare at the river seine.' at the end of the day, it's through the erosion that the river envelopes, whilst constriction only exacerbates the pressure. Frances Ha still postures questions that I myself need to face. I'm 25 now. I question the degree to how much I'm fullfilling my integrity, constantly. And perhaps that's just a reality of life. It certainly deserves a rewatch. I had no idea Noah Baumbach made it either lol.

@anoopnandra7039

Жыл бұрын

I don't agree with you, but I respect your opinion

@filmisjustmovingpictures

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment it was such an interesting read! Thank you!

@badr8b8t

5 ай бұрын

"It's through the erosion that the river envelopes" I like that. Interesting perspective on the whole. Thanks

I last watched the film when it was released, but I do remember one thing that got me very excited at the time: the soundtrack uses several scores from movies by Truffaut. I then realised the whole film was a tribute to French New Wave greats, such as the 400 Blows or some Rohmer films. It kinda put Noah Baumbach on the map for me.

@filmisjustmovingpictures

Жыл бұрын

I did not know that! That's so cool! Also explains why she went to Paris

@PeonyTJ

6 ай бұрын

What rohmer films do you think it was a tribute to? Would love to know the titles so i can watch them

@doudouard1132

6 ай бұрын

@@PeonyTJ I would start with "Le Rayon vert" or "Pauline à la plage" as an introduction to his cinema. Lots of dialogues, but a very acute study in characters

@PeonyTJ

6 ай бұрын

@@doudouard1132 thank you very much!

My most favorite movie. I truly relate to her, and I’m sure a ton of women do ❤

You are great. Just loved your humble recap. We are all a little Franceque :) Thanks!

@filmisjustmovingpictures

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words :)

I just watched it and as someone that's the same age as Frances is and feels like they're behind in life I found the movie relatable

@filmisjustmovingpictures

9 ай бұрын

Preaching to the choir 🙏

Hey, you wrote this so beautifully. One of my favorites films. I think i understood it a little more through this. Keep going! 🌻

@filmisjustmovingpictures

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! It's easy to write beautifully when the movie is so beautiful itself!

Just finished watching this for the first time and absolutely loved it

@filmisjustmovingpictures

10 ай бұрын

The film or my video? 😂

@ClicheDudeStuff

10 ай бұрын

@@filmisjustmovingpictures both 🤓

Thank you ❤

@filmisjustmovingpictures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really enjoyed this review!

@filmisjustmovingpictures

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I’m 46 and still haven’t grown up. Who has their life sorted at 27 anyway? Wait, did I fuck my life up? I do live alone at least. Loved this film, thought I would hate it.

A true Wo-mance move during an era of Bro-mance movies

@filmisjustmovingpictures

11 ай бұрын

true

what do you all think of frances ha?

@mubiedits

Жыл бұрын

One of my favs! It’s definitely a film that u can grow with

Hey could you do a vid on the following: - The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant - Annie Hall - Normal People - Call me by your name - Last night in soho

@filmisjustmovingpictures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations! I've got a few videos in mind already but the first movie you recommended sounds interesting so I'll consider it

@freddyjafar1490

Жыл бұрын

@@filmisjustmovingpictures Awesome. Hope to see your take on it too

I am not sure she got that last laugh, as much as just stop getting in her own way.

@filmisjustmovingpictures

8 ай бұрын

that is a last laugh...we all get in our own way, we all are our own enemies essentially... and in the end she swallowed her pride at not becoming a dancer and now finds happiness another way...and gets that last laugh

The universe will make your life hell if you try to lie to yourself

@filmisjustmovingpictures

8 ай бұрын

sometimes we do it because the truth is too scary to confront

Mucho mejor que Barbie!

Love the review but I thought the movie was pretentious and overrated. Like why make the movie black and white

@theseoldhomes

Жыл бұрын

partly as a reference to french new wave cinema & films such as manhattan

@theseoldhomes

Жыл бұрын

it also serves to achieve an entirely different tone than if it was shot in colour.

@doradorina1980

8 ай бұрын

Coz black and white is beautiful

@anacaceres9347

Ай бұрын

@@doradorina1980 definitivamente el blanco y negro es hermoso