Frances Ha

Greta Gerwig

Again she pulls of a difficult role, carries the whole film and wins the hearts of the audience solely on the basis of her oddball, quirky self. Her persona, at least as presented in these two films (Damsels in Distress), is as appealing and unique as Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Many (not all of course) will simply fall in love with this awkward, off-kilter actress.

The story was minimal...she frabs around as a lost 20 something, makes asinine decisions, fights with friends, gets drunk, goes here and there and, like most of us, somehow gets through it all...scarred but intact.

I hope she continues to get roles that showcase her original talent.

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