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Where D You Go Bernadette Movie Review

Name: Where D You Go Bernadette Movie Review
Item: Where D You Go Bernadette
Rating: 3.5
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " Where D You Go Bernadette"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 16-08-2019

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Similar To: Música, White Boy Rick, Wendy, International Incident

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CAST & CREW

Cate Blanchett

Judy Greer

Kristen Wiig

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Director:

Richard Linklater

Supporting Actress:

Cate Blanchett

Judy Greer

Kristen Wiig

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The movie “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” was directed by Richard Linklater and produced by Nina Jacobson Nina Jacobson is a popular American film executive >> Read More... , Brad Simpson, and Ginger Sledge. The film’s writers are Richard Linklater, Vincent Palmo Jr., and Holly Gent. The film features Cate Blanchett She was considered one of the most imperious, insp >> Read More... , Billy Crudup Georgann and Thomas Henry gave birth to Billy Crud >> Read More... , Emma Nelson, Kristen Wiig, Patrick Sebes, Zoe Chao, Lee Harrington, David Paymer, Megan Mullally, Laurence Fishburne Known for his manly portrayal of characters and on >> Read More... , Steve Zahn Steven James Zahn is an American actor, comedian a >> Read More... , Patrick Jordan, Shaun Cameron Hall, Kathryn Feeney, Richard Robichaux, Amy Rayko, Nancy McNulty, and Daina Griffith. Sam Lipman and Graham Reynolds composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Shane F. Kelly, and the film’s editor was Sandra Adair.

Plot

The film’s protagonist is Bernadette Fox, played by Cate Blanchett. Bernadette was an architect but now suffered from agoraphobia and lives with her husband Elgie Branch, played by Billy Crudup, and their daughter Balakrishna ‘Bee’ Branch, played by Emma Nelson. Bernadette doesn’t leave the house and does not get along well with others, especially her neighbor Audrey Griffin, played by Kristen Wiig. When Bee wants to go to Antarctica as a reward for scoring good marks, Bernadette agrees although she was very nervous and scared. Bernadette becomes distressed when her husband blames her to have knowingly done something to cause damage to her neighbor Audrey’s house and also tries to get her to take psychiatric treatment. Feeling dejected by these events, Bernadette sneaks out of their home and goes to Antarctica. The film follows Bernadette as she experiences freedom and has new experiences in the outside world.

Star Performance

Cate Blanchett is phenomenal as Bernadette and perfectly portrays her anxiety, depression, fears, and vulnerability.

Analysis

The film is based on the 2012 book of the same name by Maria Semple. The book told the story from the point of view of Bernadette’s daughter Bee while the film shows the point of view of Bernadette. Because of this the film lacks charm as compared to the book.

What’s There?

• Stellar performances from Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig

• The film tells the story of self-discovery of an agoraphobic mother who is tired and slightly depressed

What’s Not There?

• The protagonist might seem annoying to some because of her ‘holier than thou’ attitude that makes her hate everyone other than her daughter

• The screenplay deviates from the novel a lot, making Bernadette’s disappearance lose its suspense and mystery

Verdict

The film would be a good watch for those who feel stagnated in their life, or feel dejected and devoid of any passion. The film would inspire them to venture out and rediscover themselves.