Blue Jasmine

If there’s any doubt that Cate Blanchett is one of the finest actors of our time, this movie handily dispels it. It’s delightful to see Peter Saarsgard in anything and that’s emblematic of this film as one of Woody’s best casting efforts. Sally Hawkins as Ginger, Bobby Canavale as the kindhearted oaf Chili, and a surprising Andrew Dice Clay in a small role. All of them turn in fine performances of Allen’s finely wrought (and deeply flawed) characters and mature script that jumps back and forth through time showcasing momentous and often painful moments in Jasmine’s past. A beautifully shot ode to San Francisco, one of Blanchett’s best most complex roles, and a first-rate script. What more could you want?