Blue Jasmine (2013)

A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love...

Director:

Woody Allen

Writer:

Woody Allen

Stars:

Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard

Won 1 Oscar. Another 55 wins & 81 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cate Blanchett	...	Jasmine
Joy Carlin	...	Woman on Plane
Richard Conti	...	Woman's Husband
Glen Caspillo	...	Cab Driver
Alec Baldwin	...	Hal
Charlie Tahan	...	Young Danny
Annie McNamara	...	Jasmine's Friend Nora
Sally Hawkins	...	Ginger
Daniel Jenks	...	Matthew
Max Rutherford	...	Johnny
Andrew Dice Clay	...	Augie
Tammy Blanchard	...	Jasmine's Friend Jane
Kathy Tong	...	Raylene
Ted Neustadt	...	Hal and Jasmine's Friend
Andrew Long	...	Hal and Jasmine's Friend

Storyline

Jasmine French used to be on the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but now is returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with her haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ignored, she tries to recover in her present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine's narcissistic hangups and their consequences begin to overwhelm her. In doing so, her old pretensions and new deceits begin to foul up everyone's lives, especially her own.

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Plot Keywords:

self deception | congenital liar | riches to rags | snob | talking to oneself | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, language and sexual content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jasmine French (Cate Blanchett) mentions the Masters golf tournament. One of the holes at Augusta National, where the Masters tournament is played, is named Yellow Jasmine.

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Goofs

When we see Ginger and Al walking along the beach promenade the morning after the party, Ginger has a white handbag. She was carrying the pricey yellow Fendi (purchased for her by Jasmine in NYC) when she was at the party and she and Al have obviously been out all night.

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Quotes

Ginger: He was a handsome guy with money.
Ginger: He was a smooth talker and pampered her. What's she gonna say? No?

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Connections

Referenced in On Cinema: 'The Wolverine' and 'Blue Jasmine' (2013)

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Soundtracks

Out on the Town
Composed & Performed by Kully Bhamra (as Kully B), Gussy G (as Gussy G) & Taren Bilkhu (as Bilkhu)
Courtesy of Extreme Music

User Reviews

a roller-coaster of disturbing

when the movie was over the audience sat there somewhat stunned and completely silent... was crazy... crazy is the literal word to use.

the main character is so vivid and sad and real.

the film is a roller coaster ride of drama and comedy... of awkward humor and goofy then disturbing.

the use of flashbacks are done seamlessly and works well to tell the back story of this amazing character.

there are a few things that maybe don't work here and there but 80 percent of this film is cate blanchette and she really is perfect.

at times it's woodyy allen-ish and at other times you forget and are sucked in by blanchette.

rest of cast is great... andrew dice clay is awesome in a very toned down role, louie ck is great is a small part... sally hawkins is awesome in her own way and very different from her sister jasmine... bobby carnivale chews some scenery.

if this movie sucks you in you will have a hard time forgetting it for a while... it hangs with you.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blue Jasmine

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$612,064, 28 July 2013

Gross USA:

$33,405,481

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$99,104,804

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gravier Productions, Perdido Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1