Blue Jasmine (2013)

"Blue Jasmine" (2013) centers around Jasmine French, a once-wealthy New York socialite whose life unravels, forcing her to seek refuge with her working-class sister in San Francisco. The film delves into Jasmine's psychological struggles, as she grapples with the fallout of her husband's financial and moral transgressions, and her own complicity in her gilded past. The narrative unflinchingly portrays her descent into a fragile state, marked by anxiety, delusion, and a clinging to social status that increasingly isolates her from those around her. While not a traditional romance, "Blue Jasmine" can be considered a great romance movie because it serves as a deconstruction of many of the ideals that are found in the conventional romance movie. The central relationship - between Jasmine and her husband, Hal, is examined with an unflinching eye. While the romance is over, it's effects continue to shape Jasmine's life. The film explores themes of desire, loss, and the corrosive nature of dishonesty within relationships, contrasting the glittering facade of romance with its often-devastating realities. The film also gives the viewer a perspective on the complicated dynamic between the characters, showing how even a seemingly loving relationship can crumble, revealing the painful aftermath and the difficulty of rebuilding when trust is shattered.