Frances HA

Frances Ha is a fabulous film directed by Noah Baumbach. This movie takes viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Frances (Greta Gerwig)  is  as a vivacious, silly, and fun loving girl that quickly plummets into a deep depression. Frances is a struggling apprentice with a dance company in Brooklyn. Although her financial situation is awful, she finds solace in spending time with her roommate, Sophie (Mickey Summer). Their friendship seems to be unbreakable. They forget their problems when they're together which makes them a truly perfect pair. The movie hits a turning point when Sophie is offered an opportunity she can't refuse. This influences her to leave the apartment that bonded the two girls together. Frances immediately loses all hope and happiness without her best friend.  Her situation becomes worse as time passes. She is constantly forced to move to smaller apartments because the company does not promote her. In addition, she fails to find the right guy countless times. She is left alone with her thoughts and worries which is her ultimate internal conflict.  As she attempts to be a defined individual for the first time, Frances is tested in every aspect of her life.                                                                                                                              

    Frances Ha is extremely relatable to anyone who is going to a period of growth or change. We are all confused about who we are at one point in time. Frances is a perfect example of how to get back up when we hit rock bottom. The most significant part of this film is the fact that it is shot in black and white. There are many awkward, clever, and hilarious moments throughout the production. Although the film is silly and cute, the lack of color reminds the audience that Frances is not fully satisfied with life. This successfully portrays France's inner troubles and flaws. The film is creatively shot and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates good cinematography. Frances Ha is a highly relatable, quirky film that is easy to fall in love with. 

Moonrise Kingdom

The film Moonrise Kingdom travels through the minds of several young children. As an adult, it's often difficult to truly understand a child's way of thinking. We call them immature and foolish when they handle their issues incorrectly. We tend to obstruct their paths when they don't want to follow the rules. Their complaints or personal problems are constantly viewed as nothing but overreactions. Yes, children are inexperienced. The young will always need guidance by the wise and security from their elders; however, we must recognize the strengths that only a pure child can encompass. Adults minds are frequently clouded by the wrongs of society. It is not difficult to find an adult who is scarred from a dark past. The past can provoke an individual to steal, lie, and commit crimes that seem almost impossible to the majority. A young child begins with a clean slate and an open mind. When analyzing their ways of thinking it is truly remarkable. Without a care in the world they are truly unstoppable. They are capable of feeling love and hate without influences. They act on impulse and feel invincible because they have less worries. The film Moonrise Kingdom follows a young boy and girl falling in love while dealing with the corrupt adults surrounding them.

The adults of the New England island called New Penzance are extremely flawed and have the power to destroy the young couple's growth. The boy Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) is an orphan who is passed from household to household. The girl Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward) has an unfaithful mother and a father who is incapable of fixing the household issues. Each twelve year old feels unhappy with the life they were born into. Their solution to this madness is running away. Naturally, the community is flustered by the disappearance of the children. Sam's Khaki Scout troop dives into a fierce search and Suzy's parents frantically scan the island. To go further would give away the film. The complexity and symbolism that is shown throughout Moonrise Kingdom is absolutely incredible. We are forced to compare the logic of an adult and the logic of a child. We eventually find that we all tend to underestimate the young and should strive to live life without being influenced by others. This film will make you think and smile because it is funny, inventive, and quite brilliant.