It was so obvious Noah Baumbach thought he was making the next Annie Hall... He failed.

There were moments when I felt this film was about me. There were moments when I thought I was watching what might become one of my favorite films. And then there were moments when the film lost me. The movie follows a classic narrative structure, but it does so in a very understated way. At first glance, it might feel like a loose sequence of events, but the key plot points are subtly woven in, easy to dismiss as just another random moment in the protagonist’s life. That said, there are times when the story feels scattered, jumping quickly from one scene to the next, making it difficult to grasp how the plot is progressing. While this could be an intentional choice to reflect the character’s psyche and chaotic lifestyle, it’s not a narrative style that will resonate with everyone. Stylistically, the film delivers, with shots and camerawork reminiscent of a Woody Allen drama and French New Wave. Some viewers might struggle to relate to the main character and her choices, but the portrayal is thoughtful, nuanced, and brilliantly executed by Greta Gerwig. Her performance brings a deeply human quality to the role, making even the character’s more puzzling decisions feel grounded. The film is short, beautiful, and concise, exactly what you might expect from Noah Baumbach. It’s a fun, emotional, and dialogue-driven drama that leaves a lasting impression.

It's quite a slow film and I nearly gave up after 30 minutes, but glad I persevered. It's a sweet coming of age -type film, though the character seemed quite naive for a 27 year old, (and too old to be trying to be a dancer, and not a very good one!). I know lots of us don't have life figured out at 27 but she was especially immature; though some might say refreshingly so. Overall, an endearing film but not for the impatient or those looking for drama.

3rd viewing and love it just as much. Watched it with my wife who had never seen it, she loves it too.

Pretty decent art house comedy with a touch of the female Woody Allen about it, especially with the NY location. Watched on Amazon Prime.

this movie is so charming

This movie has deeply relatable moments.I love movies where nothing really happens, yet so much does.

With questionable characters at odds with Noah Baumbach's stylish naturalistic writing and fun editing style, Frances Ha's slice-of-life pace requires a higher intelleigence from its viewers to appreciate.

Genuinely brilliant film. Love so many things about it.

‘Frances Ha' unfolds a difficult story to tell in a very funny and absorbing way, Greta Gerwig is just to lovable, impossible not to love her.

This film says something so real and tender and heartbreaking about friendship - about being a single woman in your twenties.

"Frances Ha" is a heartfelt exploration of friendship and self-discovery in New York City. Greta Gerwig's portrayal of Frances is relatable and endearing, making her journey one we can all empathize with. The film beautifully captures the ups and downs of her friendship with Sophie and the chaotic essence of 20-something-life. It's a charming ode to those finding their way, and we can't help but wish all the ‘Frances' struggling in NYC right now, the best and good luck.

Una pieza que juega en contra de lo normal que debe convertirte en un adulto, más aun para las mentes conformistas. Sutil e increible.

Frances Ha is yet another Woody Allen movie sucked from his veins, and recast with characters you couldn't possibly care about. The fact that Greta obviously feels that she is an auteur by making this black and white movie should deposit it solidly with every other "unique" effort by an actor or director to do what Woody has done ages ago.

Noah and Greta are so good at what they do. The dialogue is incredible and it was also a nice surprise to see Adam Driver.

An ode to being young and free in New York that falls flat. I like Baumbach's style, but I'm not sure what's to be gained by filming this in black & white.

I can't believe the great Gerwig was actually the main lead in this and her first screenwriting. By the way, it's a perfect film about friendships.

Greta Gerwig is incredible as always with another film directed by Noah Baumbach entirely in black and white she once again shines as Frances Ha, a woman who doesn't seem to have it all together but still makes the most of it she's homeless, jobless, but not friendless she dances at a ballet studio yet doesnt make enough money to support herself so instead she hangs with a lot of chill individuals even so much as to staying at their places she moves from location to location having as much fun as she can yet it may dawn on her eventually that the real world is tougher than she realizes Gerwig is so chillax playing this character speaking her mind, being upbeat, and going with the flow maybe sooner or later like most of us she can slowly make her way towards a true passion that makes her her

Frances Ha worked really well for me. The performance from Greta Gerwig was brilliant, she carried the film. There is a perfect balance of quirky comedy and heartbreaking drama. I was giggling and tearing up constantly at the journey of Frances. But the overall story was a great ride that ends with such a satisfying conclusion. It is a fantastic feel-good story about self-discovery and perseverance. Noah Baumbach is not one of my favorite directors, but this was definitely a hit for me. Score: 75% Verdict: Good

Frances Ha really captures the realities of adulthood and the difficulties of beginning a new career while trying to keep in touch with close friends and at the same time trying to make new ones. The sometimes poetic dialogue compared with the hilarious natural script I find truly fits real life as Gerwig delivers it perfectly. If you find this film slow you may just not like the genre as it's sort of a coming of age film for adults which always tend to be slow and are used to capture everyday life rather than a fixed specified storyline that guides you through every scene, that's not what this film is. It's calm, it's funny, it's natural and if you engage it can really hook you with Frances' anti-awkwardness.