I went into the theatre not knowing what this movie was about but knowing Cate Blanchett would do a good job either way & that turned out to be very true. I found Cate's character to be relatable in several ways and she did a great job portraying the many emotions of Bernadette. I thought the movie would spend more time showing Bernadette's journey in Antarctica but I loved it nonethless and some great cinematography here. Emma Nelson as Bree Branch should be commended here as her character was a joy to watch as was her bond with her mother - and it didn't feel forced. The only real flaw this movie had was those shoddy photoshops showing Bernadette's early life - really?! Should have asked Cate's fandom on twitter, they'd have provided hundreds for fun.

Cate Blanchett is great but the movie is not. It has a decent message but its story is a little too messy.

- if it weren't for Cate Blanchett, I would drop…..
- the beginning of the story is completely confused, the story is practically spat out and we don't understand much (at least I was completely lost in the beginning)
- the contextualization made later, through the video, I found it completely crude…
- but Cate's acting manages to carry the film on her back
- the rediscovery story is sooo interesting and, once you understand everything, you're anxious to know the ending
- a bit confusing script, a bit meh.... but if you like Cate Blanchett, it's worth watching

I found this story to be quite accurate in its premise. Anyone with mental health issues realizes that while we may see the world in one way, invariably, others will see it differently. I believe that finding our mental health is about establishing balance between these differing worldviews. This film did a particularly strong job of showing how individual instances can be misinterpreted in ways that may make us appear less mentally fit than we actually are. It also did great service to show how that, coupled w/ actual mental health issues, can be compounded together to create a partially fictional narrative.

Cate Blanchett was, as always, terrific in her role. Billy Crudup, who I feel is one of the most vastly underrated actors working today, really did well in his role as the husband to a woman searching for her mental fitness. And, Emma Nelson was tremendous as the loving, concerned daughter who never gave up on her mother. I'm really hoping to see more from her in the near-future.

just not one bit interesting

This definitely falls on the "lesser" end of the Richard Linklater spectrum. Now that I think about it... this is probably my least favorite Linklater film. The actors involved are great but the story is all very... disjointed. Is it about overcoming creative droughts? Is it about carving a niche in a place you feel you don't belong? Is it a look at how relationships change over time? Is it a swipe at how success breeds disconnection? It's got a little bit of each, but not enough of any to really make you feel invested. To top it off, the tone of the film changes quite significantly about 2/3 through, making the final act seem rather... unrelated to the rest of the film. Watch any other Linklater film before you try this one; they're all better.

I stopped paying attention midway. It's an okay movie if you just want something to pass the time.

First part: We witness the emotional explosion of the protagonist, Cate Blanchett, fabulous in a character who decides to alienate herself ("popularity is overrated"). We think about the process of creation and how it can lead to self-destruction. Part Two: When the story reaches the limits of mental illness, Richard Linklater decides to turn it into a family comedy that seems destined for teenage audiences.

A good film overall and I enjoyed it. It was sometimes hard to relate to Blancett's character, however, and this undermined it a little. That's only a small gripe though, as it is worth watching.

Rick folks problems... really Boring.

This had a great director, good cast, but unfortunately, it just falls flat. It never really takes off to be honest. I think the movie fails in figuring out what it wants to be: a comedy or a drama. I haven't read the book, so I can't speak on if it's supposed to be like this, but from what I saw I was disappointed. It's all pretty forgettable. The movie itself felt really similar to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, in which case I would rather watch that.

Ever since I saw her in Elizabeth I am a fan of Cate Blanchett. I watch movies with her in it that I would otherwise not have. This movie falls in that category (after the fact, so to say).
I liked her play and the story is something to think about. But I couldn't make a connection. Took me a while to get into it, to figure out what this movie wants to be. I don't think it's a comedy althought it has some fun parts. It's more a light drama and maybe that's my problem. That I couldn't take it seriously enough. [spoiler] And the whole idendity theft part felt completely out of place. [/spoiler]
I never regret watching a movie with Cate but this one I won't be watching again.