This film is interesting, and well-made, but I fear that I'm about half a century too old to become really engaged with the story. Frances is sweet, undirected, clueless about any form of relationship, almost invariably makes poor decisions, and lies constantly, even (or especially) when the truth would have worked to her advantage. I did not see anything which would have motivated the glowing reviews written elsewhere.
I enjoyed the unforeseen presence of the wonderfully talented Charlotte D'Amboise (I saw her in Chicago--the show, not the city), and Grace Gummer is always welcome, as she and her sister each inherited a nice serving of talent from their mother, Meryl Streep.
I was pleasantly surprised that the DVD from my library included a very informative booklet, with a detailed presentation of the story.
Please don't let my perceptions influence yours; I may be wrong (chuckle).
I enjoyed the unforeseen presence of the wonderfully talented Charlotte D'Amboise (I saw her in Chicago--the show, not the city), and Grace Gummer is always welcome, as she and her sister each inherited a nice serving of talent from their mother, Meryl Streep.
I was pleasantly surprised that the DVD from my library included a very informative booklet, with a detailed presentation of the story.
Please don't let my perceptions influence yours; I may be wrong (chuckle).