Woody Allen

Blue Jasmine

7.3

7.8

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

Director: Woody Allen
Main Cast: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Bobby Cannavale, Louis C.K.
Cinematography: Javier Aguirresarobe
Screenplay: Woody Allen

Cinema Premiere: August 23, 2013

17 foreign reviews of Blue Jasmine (2013)

1. Expressen

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: Jasmine is portrayed without sentimentality, both her and her sister's worlds are colorful and many scenes are carried by solid Woody Allen humor. But that doesn't prevent this from being a tragedy from beginning to end, dark and merciless.
- Bernt Eklund
Swedish: expressen.se »
2. Nöjesguiden

8.3 / 10

Translated from swedish: It's Blanchett who dominates. She's beyond believable as a neurotic wreck and shifts lightning-fast between moods without ever fumbling. And Allen takes us a bit closer than we're prepared for and gives the film a somewhat darker aura than expected.
- Amat Levin
Swedish: ng.se »
3. Svenska Dagbladet

8.3 / 10

Translated from swedish: Woody Allen's new film, inspired by the Bernie Madoff scandal, is solid and sharp. And Cate Blanchett in the role of a damaged former upper-class woman really gets to shine.
- Karoline Eriksson
Swedish: svd.se »
4. Moviezine

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Blue Jasmine" is an intense and gripping drama about crisis and cultural clashes. This is Woody Allen's best film in ages, and that's saying something! There's hardly anything to complain about when it comes to the script, cinematography, and editing. The actors also deliver incredible performances and bring their characters to life in a very believable way.
- Jonna Vanhatalo
Swedish: moviezine.se »
5. Gefle Dagblad

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: There's a lot of darkness and pain, and it's a film to recommend not least for those who've grown tired of seeing Woody Allen in front of the camera. Behind it, he is masterful in this case.
- Stefan Andersson
Swedish: gd.se »
6. Aftonbladet

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Woody Allen portrays difficult emotions with a light touch. Cate Blanchett is unforgettable and once again demonstrates what a phenomenal actress she is. Her Jasmine becomes a new classic.
- Jens Peterson
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
7. Göteborgs-Posten

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: This isn't one of Allen's absolute best films, but the acting and dialogue are top-notch. Blanchett is brilliant in the lead role.
- Mats Johnson
Swedish: gp.se »
8. Helsingborgs Dagblad

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: A luminous Cate Blanchett ensures that "Blue Jasmine" becomes Woody Allen's best film in many years.
- Johan Malmberg
Swedish: Helsingborgs Dagblad »
9. Uppsala Nya Tidning

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: A brilliant Cate Blanchett falls apart in front of Woody Allen's camera in this American portrait "Blue Jasmine".
- Björn Lövenlid
Swedish: unt.se »
10. Kulturbloggen

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: The film's only problem is that the pacing leaves something to be desired. Woody Allen is usually a master at creating forward momentum in his stories, so I'm a bit surprised that "Blue Jasmine" actually feels sluggish in places.
- Franz Ung
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
11. Sveriges Radio

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Cate Blanchett delivers a masterful performance as Jasmine.
- Björn Jansson
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »
12. Filmtopp

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Blue Jasmine" is a charming, funny, and gripping little film about adaptation and rediscovering inner strength. Cate Blanchett is absolutely wonderful in her role as Jasmine. Partly because it's been ages since I loved such an irritating character, and partly because she's the most neurotic Woody Allen character I've ever seen (and that's saying something).
- Eric Diedrichs
Swedish: filmtopp.se »
13. Borås Tidning

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Social divisions. The lack of decency. How ordinary working folks are treated as low-status while scheming Wall Street sharks who blow financial bubbles worth billions are treated like rockstars. But the biggest payoff is still Cate Blanchett. Within the context of Allen's distinctive universe, she delivers a brilliant performance as a despicable snob on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
- Mats T Olsson
Swedish: bt.se »
14. Filmeye

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: You won't leave the theater completely unmoved, and you won't be disappointed. But "Blue Jasmine" isn't going to leave any major mark on film history.
- Jan-Eje Ferling
Swedish: filmeye.se »
15. Game Reactor

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: A brilliant Blanchett leads an impressive ensemble cast in a film that never quite reaches its full potential.
- Erik Nilsson Ranta
Swedish: gamereactor.se »
16. Sydsvenskan

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Blanchett shines in Woody Allen's latest
- Mattias Oscarsson
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
17. Ciné

5 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Blue Jasmine" is far from the strongest thing I've seen from Allen, not even close. But he continues to make comfortable dramas that always get you to chuckle at least a few times, and that always entertain for as long as they last. And somehow that's all I feel I can ask of him.
- Albin Wesley
Swedish: cine.se »