Where'd You Go, Bernadette is based off of the novel of the same name and tells the story of Bernadette Fox who is going through a bit of a midlife crisis as it begins to effect the people around her. I've been really interested in this film ever since Richard Linklater's name was a attached. He is a director I admire and couldn't wait, however reviews for this film have not been kind and I really don't understand why.
This film manages to balance drama and comedy in a very clever and consistent way that really works in my opinion. The acting all around is very good, especially from Cate Blanchett who wonderfully portrays this character in a quirky and self destructive way that still makes you feel sorry and care for her. Billy Crudup, a very underrated actor also does a great job as he is trying to keep his family from Fallon apart.
The story is very quirky, but as I said balances with drama as well making it feel well rounded and never feels too whimsical. It's just right and is very heartfelt and relatable. It can be sappy at times, but I didn't mind it at all.
Perhaps the acting from the daughter could have been better and the trailers pitched a very different film, but I think what we got is funny, heartfelt and very well acted. It's not up there with Linklater's best, but it is a win for me.
This film manages to balance drama and comedy in a very clever and consistent way that really works in my opinion. The acting all around is very good, especially from Cate Blanchett who wonderfully portrays this character in a quirky and self destructive way that still makes you feel sorry and care for her. Billy Crudup, a very underrated actor also does a great job as he is trying to keep his family from Fallon apart.
The story is very quirky, but as I said balances with drama as well making it feel well rounded and never feels too whimsical. It's just right and is very heartfelt and relatable. It can be sappy at times, but I didn't mind it at all.
Perhaps the acting from the daughter could have been better and the trailers pitched a very different film, but I think what we got is funny, heartfelt and very well acted. It's not up there with Linklater's best, but it is a win for me.