Drama,Romance
United States of America
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is a 1999 American drama film written and directed by Rodrigo García. The film features an ensemble cast including Glenn Close, Cameron Diaz, Calista Flockhart, Holly Hunter, Amy Brenneman, and Kathy Baker.
The central theme of the film is the theme of distinct inner lives of women. It explores the lives of several women in Los Angeles, California, who are struggling with personal and emotional issues. There are five interwoven stories - each featuring a different woman. Glenn Close plays Dr. Elaine Keener, a career-oriented woman who has never married and is the sole caretaker of her mother. She seeks spiritual guidance from a tarot reader, Christine (played by Kathy Baker), who is grappling with an angst due to her partner’s illness.
Calista Flockhart plays an unrequited lover who works as a bank manager and becomes pregnant after a one-night stand. Holly Hunter plays a woman who is struggling to get over a past relationship while also dealing with her sister's sudden engagement. Amy Brenneman plays a housewife who hasn't been on a date in a long time and is nervous about getting back into the dating game.
The film moves at a slow pace, as it focuses on character development and subtle emotional moments. Each woman is shown in her own world, struggling with her own unique struggles and desires. They all have complex backgrounds, motivations, and hopes and dreams. The movie depicts womanhood in a universal way, and all types of women will find something relatable in it.
Overall, Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is an understated and poignant movie that's worth watching for its honesty and sensitivity.
