I have never really been a fan of Woody Allen movies. I can't really put my finger on it. They just tend to not interest me. The one thing that he does incredibly well though are character studies. And this was a prime example of him at his finest. Cate Blanchett's character in this movie is an upper class houswife who's phony life comes crashing down around her and you watch her try to struggle with accepting it and moving on while there is something clearly off about her. She deserves all the accolades she has gotten from critics as her acting is phenomenal. The weirdest part is that you go back and forth between not liking her and hoping that she is able to work through everything and come out okay.
I would recommend people check this out. It's not a must see by any means, but it is a great character and Woddy Allen's character portrayal at its finest.
